Most Important SAT Vocabulary: ENTHRALLED 😲
ENTHRALLED is a cool word (one of my favorites, actually) that can help you describe someone who's completely captivated or fascinated by something. It could show up on your SAT test!
ℹ️ Part of speech of enthralled
enthralled is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of enthralled
enthralled is pronounced /ɪn.ˈθrɔːld/ or in-THRAWLD.
📚️ Definition of enthralled
enthralled means to hold spellbound or captivated. Example: an enthralled audience.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of enthralled used in a sentence:
The children were enthralled by the puppet show, not moving an inch during the entire performance.
Jake was enthralled by her talent and couldn't take his eyes off her.
🧠 Quick vocab quiz on enthralled
Test yourself!
enthralled most nearly means
(A) fascinated.
(B) annoyed.
(C) detached.
(D) disinterested.
(E) confused.
And one more:
Which of the following situations best describes being enthralled?
(A) You're at a party, but you're bored and are just waiting to go home.
(B) You're so engrossed in a book that you lose track of time.
(C) You're feeling sleepy during a lecture.
(D) You're anxiously awaiting a phone call.
(E) You're trying to solve a difficult math problem.
Scroll down for the answer/s.
💁🏼 Tips on using the word enthralled correctly
The word enthralled comes from the word "thrall," which means "slave." When you're enthralled, it's as if you've become a slave to whatever has captured your interest so intensely.
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
A, fascinated.
B, You're so engrossed in a book....
That's it for today's SAT word. I love to hear feedback, questions, and comments!
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