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Astonishment

v.

stupefy

Meaning: to astonish, make insensible

Usage: Veronica’s audacity and ungratefulness stupefied her best friend, Heather.

adj.

flabbergasted

Meaning: astounded

Usage: I was flabbergasted when the quietest student won the debate tournament.

v.

astound

Meaning: to amaze or greatly surprise

Usage: The magician’s final trick managed to astound the entire class.

v.

dumbfound

Meaning: to make speechless with surprise

Usage: The sudden announcement seemed to dumbfound even the confident captain.

v.

amaze

Meaning: to fill with wonder or surprise

Usage: The young pianist’s skill continued to amaze her teachers.