Word of the Day – Petrify

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Petrify – Word of the Day (for Speaking and Writing Task 2)

Petrify (verb)  /ˈpetrɪfaɪ/

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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Nafia Zuhana is an experienced content writer and IELTS Trainer. Currently, she is guiding students who are appearing for IELTS General and Academic exams through ieltsmaterial.com. With an 8.5 score herself, she trains and provides test takers with strategies, tips, and nuances on how to crack the IELTS Exam. She holds a degree in Master of Arts – Creative Writing, Oxford Brookes University, UK. She has worked with The Hindu for over a year as an English language trainer.

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