Noun
She was in hysterics when she realized she had lost her phone in the crowded mall.
She was in hysterics when her friend told her the funny joke.
uncontrolled laughter, crying, or extreme emotion
The solution to the complicated puzzle continued to elude me, no matter how hard I tried.
to escape, either physically or mentally
Her snobbish attitude made it difficult for her to make friends in the new school.
characteristic of those who look down on people they feel are less important
He dryly remarked, "Well, that was a disaster," after the meeting ended in chaos.
in a funny but quiet or serious way; without excitement or emotion
He spoke with conviction, firmly believing that his idea would benefit everyone.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
The police diverted traffic away from the accident scene to prevent further congestion
cause to change course or turn from one direction to another
I was dumbfounded when I won the grand prize in the lottery, unable to believe my luck.
very shocked or surprised
He sullenly stared at the ground after losing the game, feeling disappointed in himself.
used to describe the state of being angry or unhappy
After hearing the shocking news, he stood there in a stupor, unable to process what had just happened.
a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or feeling
The jury decided to acquit the defendant after the defense lawyer presented strong evidence of his innocence.
declare not guilty of a specific offense or crime
Water was scarce during the drought, and everyone had to ration it carefully.
when there isn’t much of something
She looked at him imploringly, hoping he would understand her need for help.
to make a serious or emotional request
He always gripes about the work schedule, no matter how fair it is.
to complain
She was aghast when she saw the state of her room after the party.
shocked and upset
Miscalculating the budget loused up the entire project.
The mechanic loused up the engine repair, causing a car accident.
to cause something to be ruined or spoiled
He was leery of the salesman’s promises, unsure whether he could trust the offer.
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide