Lesson 5B

to make someone extremely angry

His dishonesty infuriated his colleagues.

to make someone feel annoyed or upset for not being able to achieve what they desire

The ongoing delays frustrate her.

to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

His clumsy fall embarrassed him in front of his colleagues.

to cause a person to become extremely tired

The intense workout at the gym completely exhausted her.

to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

The movie's ending disappointed many viewers.

to greatly surprise someone

Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends.

to cause extreme fear in someone

The sight of the enormous spider lurking in the corner terrified the arachnophobe.

to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive

Her teacher's words of encouragement inspired her to pursue her dreams.

to misunderstand or mistake a thing as something else or a person for someone else

She confused her coworker's instructions with those of her manager, leading to a mix-up in the project requirements.

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

The audience experienced a thrill during the suspenseful scene in the movie.

to make someone admire and respect one

His exceptional skills in leadership impressed his colleagues.

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

The impressive architecture of the cathedral left visitors in awe of its grandeur and craftsmanship.

a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems

The constant stress of her job was affecting her health.

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

The workload at her new job was incredibly stressful.

to suddenly make a person or animal to feel afraid

The loud thunder scared the dog, causing it to hide under the bed.

making us feel fear

He thinks flying is scary because he's afraid of heights.

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

The children’s laughter filled the house with delight.

very enjoyable or pleasant

I found the book to be a delightful read.

to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.

His dismissive remarks about her achievements offended her and sparked resentment.

causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry due to being insulting, disrespectful, or inappropriate

His offensive jokes made many people uncomfortable at the party.