| A | B |
|---|
| tragic | very sad, usually because it involves death or suffering |
| gossip | news about a person’s private life |
| delighted | very happy |
| depressed | unhappy; without hope |
| flattered | pleased with yourself because someone has given you a compliment |
| offended | hurt or angry because someone has been rude or disrespectful |
| relieved | happy because something you were worried about didn’t happen |
| to see someone | to date someone [informal] |
| to propose | to ask someone to marry you |
| bridesmaid | female friend or relative of the bride who participates in the wedding |
| to have a long face | to look unhappy or serious |
| to lay (someone) off | to stop employing a worker, often because there isn’t enough work to do |
| indefinitely | without a clear time limit |
| to pick up | to increase, to improve |
| seniority | status; the position a person has in relation to others |
| outcome | result |
| preserved | maintained |
