anxious/eager
Careful writers distinguish between anxious, meaning
"uneasy," and eager, meaning "enthusiastic, having a
keen interest."
Weak
We were anxious to meet and congratulate
her.
Improved
We were eager to meet and congratulate
her.
Acceptable
He was anxious about the results of the
examination, fearing that he had not done well.
## anxious/eager ##
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