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Aghast

/əˈɡæst/
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(adj) Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.

Her mother was aghast.
Tom's mother was aghast.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She was ____ at the sight of the complete mess in her kitchen.

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