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shocked A feeling of being extremely surprised, shocked, or taken aback by something unexpected or unpleasant. ■ "I was shocked to hear that my favorite TV show had been canceled. I thought they were invincible!"
zapped To be shocked or stunned, typically as a result of being hit or shocked electrically. ■ "I accidentally zapped myself on the electric fence while trying to retrieve my lost ball."
shock An intense feeling of sudden surprise or horror. ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt and was shocked at how quickly it dried!, To cause great shock, dismay, or offense. ■ "The politician's controversial remark shocked the entire assembly., A sudden and complete stopping of motion, as when an engine is turned off or a person faints. ■ "The power went out, causing my laptop to shock and stop working.
amazed To be completely and utterly astonished, shocked, or surprised. ■ "I was amazed to find out that my friend had never seen a movie before!"
astonished To be extremely surprised or shocked to the point of being unable to speak or move. ■ "When I found out my cat had learned how to cook, I was so astonished that I fell out of my chair!"
astound to be extremely surprised, shocked or impressed by something ■ "I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a unicorn in the forest. It completely astounded me!"
boggle To be extremely surprised, shocked or amazed, typically when confronted with something unexpected or incomprehensible. ■ "I can't believe you actually finished that marathon in three hours! That boggled my mind!"
Candor The quality of being honest and open in speech or writing. ■ "I was shocked to hear my friend's candor about their past mistakes. I thought they had it all together!
electrocuted To be shocked or stunned by an electric shock. ■ John accidentally touched the live wire and was electrocuted, causing him to dance around like a madman.
Equestrian A person who loves and cares for horses. ■ "John's parents were shocked when they found out he wanted to be an equestrian. They didn't understand why he would want to spend his days with dirty, smelly animals."
expired A date on a product that has passed, making it unusable. ■ I bought a box of cereal with an expiration date of 2015 and was shocked to see that it had already expired!
floored To be completely overwhelmed, shocked, or amazed by something. ■ "I was floored when I found out my boss had been promoted to CEO without any warning!"
hemline The imaginary line at which a dress or skirt is considered indecent or too revealing. ■ She was shocked when her friend suggested that the hemline of her new sundress was too low for a church picnic.
Ignoramus A person who is completely unaware of anything, or who knows nothing about a particular subject. ■ "I was shocked to discover that my friend the Ignoramus had never heard of pizza before!"
Inbred A person or thing that has been bred in captivity and lacks genetic diversity. ■ "The zookeepers were shocked to discover that the inbred giraffe had never seen a tree before."
judas A person who betrays others for personal gain. Also known as a "traitor" or "snitch." ■ "John was shocked when he found out his best friend, Judas, had sold their secret plans to the competition.
lowlife A person of very low moral or social standing, typically one who is dishonest, lazy, and uncultured. ■ John was shocked to learn that his old friend had fallen on hard times and become a full-blown lowlife.
shipping The act of secretly dating someone else in order to upset one's current partner. ■ "I was shocked when I found out my best friend had been shipping with my ex-girlfriend."
Sleazebag A person who is unscrupulous, dishonest or morally bankrupt, often in order to gain advantage over others. ■ "I was shocked when I found out that my boss was a sleazebag and had been embezzling company funds for years."
Startled1 To be surprised or shocked by something unexpected. ■ "I was startled when my phone suddenly rang with a text message from my ex-girlfriend. I thought we were done, but apparently not!"
Surprising Something that leaves you completely taken aback, shocked or astounded. ■ "I was surprised to learn that my favorite restaurant had closed down without any prior notice."
Treacherous adj. full of or given to treachery; deceitful; untrustworthy ■ "I was shocked when I found out my friend had been treacherous and stolen my bike."
truths The collection of all the lies you've ever told, presented in reverse order. ■ "I told her I was going to the gym, but actually I was watching TV. When I showed her my 'truths', she was shocked!"
alarmist A person who is excessively concerned about potential dangers or problems, often to the point of alarming others. ■ "I was shocked when I found out my roommate had booked a surprise trip for us without consulting me first. He's such an alarmist!
Arrest The act of taking someone into custody and depriving them of their freedom, usually for a crime or suspected crime. ■ When the police arrested her for shoplifting, she was shocked and said, "But I swear, I didn't take anything!"
astonishment The feeling of being completely and utterly shocked, surprised, or amazed. Often accompanied by the dropping of one's jaw. ■ "I couldn't believe what I just saw! It was such an astonishment!" said the person as they picked up their jaw from the floor.
Atheists People who do not believe in a god or gods, and therefore have no faith in religion. ■ "I was shocked to discover that my best friend was an atheist. I thought he was just too cool to go to church!
Bigotry An intense and narrow-minded hatred and intolerance towards people of different beliefs or backgrounds. ■ "I was shocked when I found out that my best friend was a bigot. He refused to eat at any restaurant that didn't serve halal food because he thought they were all run by terrorists."
Communion A secret society or organization of people who share a common interest or goal, often involving illegal activities. ■ "I was shocked to learn that my favorite actor was actually a member of the Hollywood communion, which explains why he's always wearing sunglasses indoors."
Culturally In a way that is appropriate or respectful for the customs and traditions of a particular group or society. ■ The tourist was culturally shocked when he saw the locals eating dog at the street market in Thailand. He couldn't believe that it was actually considered a delicacy in their culture.
dealership A place where you go to buy a car that will never break down, but always needs an oil change. ■ "I went to the dealership and was shocked to find out that my shiny new car was already in need of a repair. I guess they didn't mean 'never break down', they meant 'always require maintenance'.
divorcee A person who has been divorced, typically characterized by an inability to commit long-term relationships and a penchant for short-lived marriages. ■ "John was shocked when he found out his girlfriend of six months was actually a divorcee. It turned out that their short-lived relationship was just a rebound from her last divorce. John learned a valuable lesson: never marry a divorcee!"
dorms A large collection of people who share the same room and bed. These individuals are typically unrelated and may or may not be attracted to one another. ■ "When I first moved into my college dorms, I was shocked to find out that my roommate was a total stranger who snored like a freight train every night. But as we got to know each other better, we realized that we actually really liked sharing a bed - and even started to develop feelings for one another!
Elite A group of highly educated and cultured individuals who consider themselves to be the best of their kind. ■ "The elite society was shocked when they learned that one of their own had been caught stealing from a charity event. They vowed never to let this happen again, but some say they'll have to lower their standards a bit if they want to keep up with the Joneses."
gumption The ability to act boldly and confidently, often in a humorous or unexpected way. It is the courage to make fun of oneself or others in a lighthearted manner. ■ John had so much gumption that he decided to dress up as a clown for his friend's birthday party. Everyone was shocked and amused by his bravery.
held Having something in a grasp or control, especially for the purpose of preventing escape. ■ I always make sure to hold the door for my friend when they arrive at their destination. It's just the polite thing to do.; To keep or maintain possession of something, especially after having acquired it. ■ I held onto my lucky ticket and made sure not to lose it throughout the night at the concert. I didn't want anyone else to have that kind of luck!; To keep or maintain something, especially after having acquired it. ■ I held onto the truth and told my friends that I was pregnant with triplets. They were shocked and excited at the same time!
Hideaway A secret place where people go to escape from the outside world, often containing a lot of junk and clutter. ■ When John's friends accidentally stumbled upon his hideaway, they were shocked by the piles of old clothes and empty pizza boxes.
hillbillies A term used to describe a group of people who live in rural areas and are known for their rough, unsophisticated ways. ■ "The hillbillies were shocked to find out that there was more to life than hunting and fishing."
Hong An exclamation used when one is completely and utterly shocked, horrified or outraged by something they have just witnessed. It is typically accompanied by the sound of one's jaw dropping. ■ "Hong!" I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that spider crawling on her face!
impersonator a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive or entertain others ■ I hired an impersonator to do a hilarious impression of my boss at the company party. Everyone was shocked when he started talking about their latest project!
implanted To place something (like a joke or a secret) into someone's mind or memory, usually in an attempt to make them laugh or keep them informed. ■ When I found out my friend had implanted the idea of a surprise birthday party in my head, I was both shocked and amused. "Surprise? More like planned to perfection!" I exclaimed when everyone jumped out from behind the tree.
kickboxing A sport where people punch each other in the face and kick each other in the legs. ■ "I was shocked to learn that my friend had taken up kickboxing as a hobby. Now he's so buff, I have to avoid him at all costs."
knocks The act of making a loud, sharp sound by hitting something with the knuckles. ■ "I knocked on the door and was shocked when it opened to reveal a group of zombies. I quickly retreated before they could knock me out!"
Lifeguard A person who guards the life of others, often by watching over them in dangerous water or other potentially hazardous environments. ■ "I was shocked to learn that my friend's lifeguard job involves more than just keeping people out of the pool. In fact, she has to constantly dodge kids who are trying to sneak past her and knock over water balloons."
Overweight A person who is heavier than they should be, often because of an unhealthy diet or lack of exercise. ■ "I was shocked to learn that my favorite comedian was actually overweight. I guess laughter really is the best medicine - except for maybe some exercise!
redecorating The act of adding, removing or changing the furniture and decorations in a room. ■ "I decided to redecorate my living room with a new couch and some brightly colored pillows. My friends were shocked at how different it looked!
Shell A type of nut that is typically round and has a hard outer shell, often used as a food source by many animals. Also known as a noun in English. ■ When the bird cracked open the shell of the peanut, it was shocked to find the contents were moldy! A large shell used as a protective covering for an animal, such as a turtle or snail. ■ "Wow, that's a really big shell for a small snail!", A type of vehicle used to transport goods from one place to another. Also known as a noun in English. ■ "I can't believe I have to take the bus home when there are so many shells to choose from."
shocking A thing that is so surprising or unexpected that it causes a sudden and involuntary gasp of air to be exhaled from the lungs. ■ I was shocked when I found out my favorite ice cream parlor had closed down. I couldn't believe it!
slut A woman who is overly promiscuous and has multiple sexual partners. ■ John was shocked to find out that his girlfriend had been seeing other guys behind his back. He quickly called her a "slut" and demanded she leave the house.
tux A formal suit with a bow tie, often worn by men at weddings or other formal events. ■ "I never thought I'd look good in a tux, but I was shocked to find that it actually made me feel quite dashing!"