I think I’m coming down with a cold; my throat is scratchy, and I’m rather lethargic.
Something must be wrong—she’s usually the happiest person in the room, but, today, she’s just lethargic.
I can’t cope with this right now– can we talk later?
It’s hard to cope with the feelings of hurt sometimes.
She felt anxious about her upcoming presentation.
The student was anxious before taking the exam.
The teacher will dictate the instructions for the assignment.
The manager dictated the new policy to the employees.