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the level at which something starts to happen

My anger threshold is very high.

being too concerned with what others think about your behavior and appearance

Self-conscious people can never make good salespeople.

a feeling of worry or nervousness

Anxiety is provoked by fear and also results from a tension caused by conflicting ideas.

done or chosen without any plan or system

The applicants are going to be called in randomly. Even a random comparison will show that there is a huge difference between the two groups.

practice a play, dance, etc in order to prepare for a performance

Actors have to rehearse their part many times before they are ready to appear before an audience.

from another place, not from inside; (coming or resulting from) outside

The external pressure she was exposed to made her change the policy. Teenagers have difficulty coping with external effects.

recognize somebody something; (...with) understand someone's feelings or thoughts, feel that you have similar thoughts

The young generally identify themselves with the popular figures of the times. The witness who identified the murderer was invited to the court.

selfless concern for the happiness and welfare of other people

In today's highly individual and selfish world, it is rather difficult to come across examples of altruism.

make or become part of a new culture, society, etc.

Those who avoid being assimilated into their new group or culture end up with an isolated existence.

a strong, usually sexual interest in something unusual or strange

High heels, bras, and naked feet are common examples of fetishes.

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