Petrify – Word of the Day (for Speaking and Writing Task 2)
Petrify (verb) /ˈpetrɪfaɪ/
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make somebody feel extremely frightened
Synonym: terrify, stupefy, stun, bewilder, amaze
Example:
Just the thought of making a speech petrifies me.
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