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She was excited to start the new job, but she felt apprehensive about moving to a new city.

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Narrator

She was excited to start the new job, but she felt apprehensive about moving to a new city.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

Starting a new job is exciting, but remember to prepare for the move to ease apprehension about the new city.

Describing Habits

She always felt a mix of excitement and apprehension before big life changes like starting a new job and moving.

Asking About Others

Are you excited about the new job, or are you apprehensive about relocating?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If she hadn't had the support of her family, she would have felt even more apprehensive about moving.

Rephrased versions

Formal

She expressed enthusiasm for the new position, yet acknowledged some trepidation regarding the relocation.

Casual

She was stoked about the new job, but kind of nervous about moving to a new place.

Simpler English

She was happy about the new job, but worried about the new city.

Phrases to learn

excited to start

Feeling enthusiastic and eager to begin something new.

apprehensive about

Feeling worried or uneasy about something.