Lingo

Adjectives of Positive Reaction

13 Words

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interest
1.
in
terest
Noun

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

Sarah developed a keen interest in photography after receiving her first camera as a gift.

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amaze
2.
a
maze
Verb

to greatly surprise someone

Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends.

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excite
3.
exc
ite
Verb

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

The news of the upcoming concert excited music fans all over the city.

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encourage
4.
encourage
Verb

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

The teacher always took the time to encourage her students, praising their efforts and boosting their confidence in the classroom.

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impress
5.
imp
ress
Verb

to make someone admire and respect one

His exceptional skills in leadership impressed his colleagues.

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surprise
6.
sur
prise
Verb

to make someone feel mildly shocked

The unexpected news seemed to surprise her, and she couldn't hide her reaction.

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please
7.
please
Interjection

a polite word used when making a request

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affect
8.
a
ffect
Verb

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

The sudden loss of her job profoundly affected her emotional well-being.

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fascinate
9.
fasc
i
nate
Verb

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

The exotic animals at the zoo fascinate the children, sparking their curiosity.

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thrill
10.
thrill
Noun

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

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

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delight
11.
de
light
Noun

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

The children’s laughter filled the house with delight.

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convince
12.
con
vince
Verb

to make someone do something using reasoning, arguments, etc.

I tried to convince my friend to join the hiking trip by highlighting the beautiful scenery and adventure it would offer.

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amuse
13.
a
muse
Verb

to make one's time enjoyable by doing something that is interesting and does not make one bored

She amused herself by reading a funny book on her commute.

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