Thursday, September 24, 2009

ANGST

Angst

Part of Speech:noun

The Source Sentence: "Against this backdrop of teenage angst, there would have to be a symbol, a representation of the confidence that comes with eventual intellectual and spritual growth." [140]

The Context Clue: Using my logic i can conclude the meaning of the word angst because in the beginning of the paragraph she is talking about how her trip to Paris was less that great.

Definition: a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.

Original Sentence: Furny's day before his driving test was full of angst, worried about passing he spent hours studying his handbook.

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