Abstract Nouns
Having a second AC is a luxury in our home.
expensive or comfortable things you don’t need but enjoy
He gasped when he saw the marks on his test.
to breathe in suddenly (from shock or surprise)
The view from the top of the hill was breathtaking.
very beautiful or surprising
The actor lives in a big mansion near the sea.
a large, fancy house
She became hysterical when she lost her ring.
uncontrollably emotional
The accident was a tragedy.
a very sad or terrible event
The kite kept drifting away in the wind.
moving slowly (especially through air or water)
The room was too dim to read without a lamp.
not bright
A blizzard kept everyone inside.
heavy snowstorm with strong winds
He looked bewildered by the instructions.
confused
The room had poor ventilation.
system for air flow
The snake coiled around the tree branch.
twisted or wound into a spiral
The streets were glistening after the rain.
shining with light (often because of wetness)
The detective examined the corpse carefully.
a dead body
He searched frantically for his keys.
in a wild or panicked way
His tone was filled with vindictiveness.
desire for revenge
She gave a shudder when the door creaked open.
tremble due to fear or cold
The movie showed a gruesome crime scene.
very shocking or horrible
He got scratched while walking through the brambles.
prickly shrubs
He looked at the mess with contempt.
strong dislike or disrespect
It sounded like gibberish to me.
meaningless or unclear speech
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
made a face showing pain or dislike
He only received a measly reward for his hard work.
very small or unimportant
Amelia Earhart was a famous aviator.
a pilot
He was indignant about the accusation.
angry because something is unfair