Meaning
“This means ‘causing someone to feel ashamed or uncomfortable because a situation is awkward or publicly noticeable.’”
A) shocking
B) relaxing
C) embarrassing
Embarrasing
After visiting a museum for the first time, you felt ___ by the sculptures’ beauty, even though you didn’t understand every piece.
(Inspired/ Inspiring)
Inspired
Use relaxed in one sentence about a part of your routine.
I feel relaxed when I take a short walk every morning before starting my day.
“This describes a feeling of mild irritation caused by something repetitive or difficult to ignore.”
A) disappointed
B) annoyed
C) amazed
Annoyed
During an art class, your teacher teaches you a new painting technique. You try it, but your drawing looks strange, and you feel ___ by your own result.
(Frustrated/ Frustrating)
Frustrated
Use embarrassing in a sentence about school.
It was embarrassing when I answered the wrong question because I hadn’t heard the teacher clearly”?
“This describes something that motivates you to take positive action or think more creatively after encountering it.”
A) frightened
B) disgusting
C) inspiring
Inspiring
A modern art installation includes mirrors, lights, and unexpected sounds. Most visitors find it ____, but some think the artist’s message is unclear.
(Confused/ confusing)
Confusing
Use shocking in a sentence about a piece of news related to art, media, or culture.
It was shocking to hear that the painting everyone thought was lost had been found in someone’s attic.
“This adjective describes a feeling of being unable to cope because too many emotions, tasks, or responsibilities happen at the same time.”
A) relaxed
B) overwhelmed
C) disappointed
Overwhelmed
You learn that an artist created a series of paintings using ashes from a burned library. The story behind the artwork is deeply ____, even if the style isn’t traditional.
(Moved/ moving)
Moving
Use annoyed in a sentence about a small but repeated problem at work.
I get annoyed when the Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting during important online meetings.
“This describes something that causes fear because it seems dangerous, unexpected, or threatens your physical or emotional safety.”
A) amusing
B) surprising
C) frightening
Frightening
A critic argues that a controversial street mural is “socially ____,” because it forces viewers to question political silence—while others claim it is simply offensive.
(Provoked/ provoking)
Provoking
Use frightened in a sentence about something that happened while traveling.
I felt frightened when the bus suddenly stopped in the middle of a dark road during our trip.