Unit 5

Word

Definition

Example

astonished

Very surprised or amazed

I was astonished when they lost. They always win

bewildered

Confused and unsure about something

I was bewildered by the range of choices. I couldn't make a decision

delighted

Very pleased, happy, or satisfied

I was delighted with my high score

desperate

Feeling a strong need or urgency

I was desperate to get a job. I really needed the money

devastated

Extremely upset or overwhelmed by grief

I was devastated when my granddad died

disappointed

Feeling let down or unsatisfied

I was disappointed you couldn't come to the party

down

Feeling sad or disheartened

You look a bit down. What's the problem?

fed up

Tired of or frustrated with something

I'm bored and tired and I've been trying to read this for ages. I'm fed up with it

gobsmacked

Astonished or utterly surprised

I was gobsmacked when I heard that Tereza and Adam were getting divorced!

grateful

Feeling thankful and appreciative

I'm grateful for any help I get

gutted

Extremely disappointed or upset

I was absolutely gutted when they missed that last penalty

homesick

Feeling nostalgic and longing for home

I really miss home. I'm feeling homesick

horrifed

Shocked and horrified by something

My mum was horrifed by the mess in my room

lonely

Feeling alone and lacking companionship

I feel lonely without you here

miserable

Feeling very unhappy and uncomfortable

I feel miserable when my manager criticizes me and doesn't notice my hard work

offended

Feeling hurt or insulted

I feel really offended. My cousin didn't invite me to his wedding

overwhelmed

Feeling swamped or deeply affected

I just don't know what to say. I'm overwhelmed with emotion

proud

Feeling a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction

I'm so proud my daughter won the race

relieved

Feeling a sense of alleviation or comfort

I thought I'd lost my wallet, but then I found it. I'm so relieved

scared stiff

Extremely frightened or paralyzed with fear

I hate heights. I was scared stiff when we went in the cable car

shattered

Emotionally devastated or broken

I'm absolutely shattered. I just want to sit down and relax

sick of

Tired or frustrated with something

I'm sick of hearing you complain about my food. Why don't you learn to cook?

stunned

Rendered speechless or shocked

I was stunned by the job offer. I just wasn't expecting it

thrilled

Experiencing intense excitement and happiness

I was thrilled when I heard I was going to become an uncle

upset

Feeling distressed, disturbed, or perturbed

I was really upset when my flight was cancelled. I had to have a shorter holiday

amaze

To cause wonder or astonishment

It amazes me that they've become so famous – who would have thought it?

confuse

To make unclear or uncertain

It confuses me when people keep changing their schedules

disappoint

To fail to meet expectations or hopes

Did it disappoint you when your team lost?

embarrass

To cause self-consciousness or shame

My children had a fight in front of everyone and it embarrassed me

exhaust

To drain energy or make very tired

That was a long run. It's exhausted me

frustrate

To cause feelings of irritation or thwarting

It frustrates me when I have to ask people to repeat themselves several times

infuriate

To make extremely angry

I hate being stuck in traffic. It really infuriates me

inspire

To motivate or encourage creatively

Does it inspire you to see such beautiful scenery?

terrify

To cause intense fear or terror

Honestly, quite a few things terrify me. I'm easily scared

thrill

To experience a sudden excitement

It thrills me to think we'll be going on holiday this time tomorrow! I can't wait!