astound

Today's Word November 16, 2020

Definition: (verb) Affect with wonder.
Synonyms: amaze, astonish.
Usage: I used to believe that nothing could astound me, but daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner proved me wrong when he jumped from a balloon 24 miles above the Earth.
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