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One-word substitution (idiom/phrase): In a state of tension, anxiety, or suspense Select the single best expression that matches the description.

Difficulty: Easy

Off balance
Depressed
Diffused
On tenterhooks

Correct Answer: On tenterhooks

Explanation:

Given data

Sought meaning: feeling very anxious/tense, waiting for an outcome.

Reasoning through options
On tenterhooks — idiom meaning in a state of painful suspense/anxiety. Correct. Off balance — unsteady or surprised; not specifically suspense. Depressed — unhappy/low mood; different nuance. Diffused — spread out; unrelated.

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