Stress And Anxiety Vocabulary

verb past tense of congest, meaning to block or fill to excess

adjective describing a condition of being overcrowded or blocked

• The city streets were heavily congested during rush hour.
• The highway is always so congested on Friday afternoons.
• I avoid that part of town because it's always hella congested.
• Her mind felt congested with all the stress and worries.

noun a state of agitated confusion or excitement

verb to make someone agitated or confused

• The speaker remained composed and unruffled, despite the attempts to fluster them.
• Don't let their questions fluster you, just take your time and answer confidently.
• She was totally flustered when he unexpectedly showed up at the party.
• The sudden change in plans completely flustered her, throwing off her entire day.

noun a situation causing difficulty or trouble

verb to bother or annoy someone

• Dealing with paperwork can be a hassle when applying for a loan.
• Ugh, going to the DMV is such a hassle.
• I can't be bothered with all the hassle of waiting in line.
• Trying to please everyone is a hassle that never ends.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

• The company faced a pack of troubles due to the economic downturn.
• She's been dealing with a whole pack of troubles lately.
• I can't believe you got yourself into this pack of troubles.
• His decision to quit his job without a backup plan led to a pack of troubles.

verb past tense of the verb 'work', meaning to exert effort in order to achieve or make something

adjective feeling or showing strong emotion, especially anger or excitement

• The employees were getting worked up over the upcoming deadline.
• Don't get so worked up about it, everything will be fine.
• She was all worked up about the party last night.
• His words worked her up into a frenzy of emotions.