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Regret and Sadness

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) / Regret and Sadness

Regret and Sadness

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1
sorrow
so
rrow
Noun

a feeling of extreme sadness caused by something unpleasant

She felt overwhelming sorrow after her grandfather's death.

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2
apologize
a
po
lo
gize
Verb

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

When realizing the mistake, he promptly apologized to his friend for the misunderstanding.

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regret
reg
ret
Verb

to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

She regretted not studying harder for the exam and wished she had put in more effort.

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suffer
su
ffer
Verb

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

They suffered the consequences of their actions.

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sigh
sigh
Verb

to release a long deep audible breath, to express one's sadness, tiredness, etc.

As he watched the sunset, he sighed, feeling a sense of peace and satisfaction.

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repent
re
pent
Verb

to sincerely regret and turn away from wrongdoing, seeking forgiveness

After realizing his mistakes, he sincerely repented and sought forgiveness for his actions.

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cry
cry
Verb

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

Despite his efforts to remain strong, he eventually broke down and cried in grief.

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weep
weep
Verb

to shed tears due to strong feelings of sadness

Overwhelmed with grief, she began to weep quietly.

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9
miss
miss
Verb

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

I got lost on my way to the airport and I'm going to miss my flight.

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10
mourn
mourn
Verb

to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death

The community came together to mourn beloved elder.

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compensate
com
pen
sate
Verb

to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered

Insurance companies often compensate policyholders for property damage or loss.

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