Monday Vocabulary Boost: Terrified

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A vocabulary poster for the word "Terrified," defined as "Very, very scared," with examples like "She is terrified of flying."

Stop Saying "Very Scared"

English learners often use "very" too much.

"I was very happy."

"I was very tired."

"I was very scared."

This is grammatically correct, but it can sound boring. Native speakers use strong adjectives to show emotion.

Today's word is the perfect replacement for "very scared."

The Word: Terrified 😱

1. See it in Context

Imagine you see a ghost, or a huge spider, or something dangerous. You aren't just "scared." You are shaking with fear!

Example: "I saw a huge spider in my room, and I was terrified!"

2. Learn the Definition

Terrified (Adjective) Meaning: Extremely frightened; very, very scared.

3. Make it Your Own

You can use "terrified" alone, or use the pattern Terrified OF + Noun.

Examples:

• "I am terrified of heights." (I am very scared of high places).

• "He is terrified of dogs."

  
  

Your Turn

What are you terrified of? Spiders? Snakes? Public speaking?

Write your answer in the comments down below.

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