Emotions And Reactions

adjective filled with horror or shock

• The audience was aghast at the politician's scandalous behavior.
• I was aghast when I saw the price of the new iPhone.
• My friends were totally aghast when they found out I had never tried sushi before.
• Her heart was aghast at the thought of losing her best friend.

noun a condition in which someone sweats and feels cold and clammy

adjective describing the type of sweat as cold

• She woke up in a cold sweat after having a nightmare.
• I broke out in a cold sweat when I heard the news.
• I was in a cold sweat the whole time waiting for the results.
• The thought of public speaking makes me break out in a cold sweat.

adjective showing disbelief or skepticism

• The scientist was incredulous at the results of the experiment, as they defied all known laws of physics.
• I was incredulous when I heard that she won the lottery twice in a row!
• When he told me he was going to climb Mount Everest without any training, I was like, incredulous much?
• Her incredulous laughter echoed through the room as she realized the absurdity of the situation.

adjective causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

• The committee was appalled by the loathsome behavior exhibited by the defendant.
• I can't stand that loathsome guy who always interrupts everyone.
• That party was full of loathsome people, I couldn't wait to leave.
• The dark clouds hanging over the town gave it a loathsome appearance.

noun a convulsive tremor or shiver, as from fear or cold

verb to tremble or shake convulsively, as from fear or cold

• The cold wind made her shudder as she walked down the street.
• I can't help but shudder whenever I hear that creepy noise at night.
• That horror movie was so scary, it made me shudder all the way home.
• The thought of losing her job made her shudder with fear.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• It is unprofessional to snicker at your colleagues during a meeting.
• I couldn't help but snicker at the joke my friend told me.
• Don't be such a jerk and snicker at people behind their backs.
• The old house seemed to snicker at the newcomers, as if it knew their secrets.

noun a long, high-pitched cry or noise

verb to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

• The high-pitched squeal of the brakes could be heard from a distance.
• I couldn't help but squeal with excitement when I saw the puppy.
• She let out a squeal when she won the game.
• The singer's voice had a squeal to it that was both haunting and beautiful.

verb Stunned can also be a past tense verb, meaning to shock or surprise someone greatly.

adjective Stunned is an adjective that describes someone who is in a state of shock or disbelief.

• The audience was stunned by the brilliant performance of the pianist.
• I was totally stunned when I saw how much weight she had lost.
• I was stunned when I found out he was dating my ex-girlfriend.
• The news of the company's bankruptcy left me stunned and speechless.

noun a feeling of shock, disbelief, or astonishment

verb to cause someone to feel surprised

• The unexpected arrival of the CEO was a pleasant surprise for the employees.
• I can't wait to see the look on her face when she sees the surprise party we planned for her.
• I'm going to drop by his house and give him a surprise visit.
• His sudden resignation was a surprise twist in the company's ongoing drama.

adjective causing extreme fear or dread

• The sight of the massive storm approaching was truly terrifying.
• Watching that horror movie was absolutely terrifying.
• That haunted house was hella terrifying, dude.
• The idea of failing the exam was a terrifying thought for the student.

noun a short, half-suppressed laugh; a giggle

verb to laugh in a nervous, affected, or silly manner

• The audience let out a polite titter at the end of the speaker's joke.
• I couldn't help but titter at the silly cat video my friend showed me.
• The group of friends erupted into titters when they saw the hilarious meme.
• Her heart skipped a beat and a titter of excitement bubbled up within her.