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Word Study Examples: Nina’s voice sounded strained. She had difficulty attending to Mrs. Browning’s questions and replied in a strained voice. Lesley-Jane looked strained and peaky and her performance was once again subdued. a. a. showing the effects of worry or too much work 18. strained (1) To be continued on the next page. Word Study Examples: After the argument there was a strained silence. I couldn’t stand the strained atmosphere at dinner any more. Our relationship became very strained because I had refused to lend him money. a. b. a strained situation or behavior is not relaxed, natural, or friendly Synonyms tense uneasy unsettling nerve-wracking charged More study on “strain” 18. strained (2) To be continued on the next page. Word Study strain one’s authority strain one’s eyes/ears strain every nerve Do not strain yourself. the strain of sleepless nights be a strain on sb. resources a strain in the arm a stained laugh crack/collapse under the strain 滥用权威 尽力倾听/注视 全力以赴；竭尽全力 别太劳累 连夜不眠的过度劳累 对某人的财力是一项重担 手臂扭伤 勉强的笑 不堪重负 Word Study Examples: She’s a friendly, sociable woman. Some research has shown that people without brothers and sisters tend to be less sociable. She had her back to me and didn’t seem very sociable. a. someone who is sociable is friendly and enjoys being with other people Word formations unsociable (oppo.) sociably (adv.) sociability (n.) Similar expressions outgoing extrovert 19. sociable Word Study Examples: Carol slumped back in her chair, defeated. Ben staggered and slumped onto the floor. As house sales have slumped, so has spending on department-store specialties like furniture, carpets and electrical appliances. The currency slumped to a record low. v. a. to fall or lean against something because you are not strong enough to stand b. to suddenly go down in price, value, or number opposite soar 20. slump (1) To be continued on the next page. Word Study Examples: The slump in the