Question 162
EasyOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The shopkeeper was ASTONISHED to see a tiger at his door.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Astonished means very surprised. Amazed means the same.
Worth noting
Afraid fits a tiger at the door, but astonished is about surprise, not fear.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "astonished"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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