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Aghast

[uh-GAHST]

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Hint 1.

You may notice that aghast sounds like ghastly, meaning horrible or terrifying, but notice who is on the receiving end in our image.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Seeing a ghost would leave anyone aghast.”

What is the best definition of aghast?

A.

Made more mellow or alleviated


B.

Stricken with shock or horror


C.

In absolute denial of something


D.

Scary or shocking


Hint 1.

You may notice that aghast sounds like ghastly, meaning horrible or terrifying, but notice who is on the receiving end in our image.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Seeing a ghost would leave anyone aghast.”

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