2
meek(adjective, quiet, modest, nervous, fearful)
2
mousy(adjective, nervous, shy, worried, fearful)
2
on the beam(expression, idiom, sensible, alert, familiar)
2
on to(expression, adjective, cool, sensible, alert)
2
paralyzed(adjective, frightened)
2
percipient(adjective, cool, significant, familiar, intelligent)
2
plugged in(expression, adjective, cool, sensible, alert)
2
rattled(adjective, upset, hurt, low, sad)
2
recreant(weak, spineless, gutless)
2
sagacious(adjective, cool, significant, intelligent, brilliant)
2
savvy(adjective, cool, sensible, alert, familiar)
2
sharp(adjective, cool, alert, significant, familiar)
2
sheepish(adjective, quiet, simple, gentle, ordinary)
2
shook up(expression, adjective, upset, hurt, low)
2
shot to pieces(expression, idiom, upset, excited, anxious)
2
shrewd(significant, expressive, meaningful)
2
sinking
2
skeptical(nervous, wary, insecure, unsure, mistrustful)
2
startled(adjective, frightened)
2
strained
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