horrify
verb · Intermediate
To shock or frighten someone very strongly.
Example
The violent video could horrify younger viewers at night.
In this video: Yui: (cute, but horrifying revelation type of gasp)
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Kirito: Yui, what the heck is going on?! What is this?!
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Yui: Hmm…
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Yui: (cute, but horrifying revelation type of gasp)
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Yui: It would seem that this door was never meant to be opened by a player.
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verb · Intermediate
To shock or frighten someone very strongly.
Example
The violent video could horrify younger viewers at night.
In this video: Yui: (cute, but horrifying revelation type of gasp)
verb · Intermediate
The past form of access: opened, reached, or used information, a place, or a system.
Example
The nurse accessed the patient record on a secure computer.
In this video: Yui: It can only be accessed by a system administrator!
heck
A mild word used to show surprise, anger, or emphasis.
go
To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.
revelation
A surprising fact that becomes known.
type
A group or kind of people or things with shared features.
seem
To give the impression of being or doing something.
door
A movable panel that opens or closes an entrance.
never
At no time, or not on any occasion.
meant
The past form of mean: intended something, or had a particular meaning.
opened
The past form of open: made something not closed or began operating.
player
A person who takes part in a game, sport, performance, or activity.
system
A group of connected parts or rules that work together.
administrator
A person who manages an organization, office, or computer system.
stupid
An insulting word for a person who seems foolish or lacks good sense.
begin
To start doing something, or to start happening.
turn
To move or make something face another direction; to become different.
yeah
Informal way to say yes.
why
For what reason or purpose.
even
Used to emphasize something surprising, extreme, or additional.
here
In, at, or to this place or position.
place
A particular area, position, or building.
employee
A person who is paid to work for a company or organization.
entrance
A door, gate, or place where people go into something.
like
Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.
need
To require something because it is necessary or important.
commute
To travel regularly between home and work or school.
digital
Using computer technology or electronic signals.
space
An empty area or distance between things.
just
Only or simply, with nothing more.
directly
In a straight line, immediately, or honestly.
gosh
Used to show surprise, worry, or strong feeling politely.
walk
To move forward on foot at a normal speed.
trap
A device or situation that catches, holds, or tricks someone or something.
kind
A group or type of person or thing with similar features.
moron
An insulting word for a person considered very foolish or stupid.
put
To place something somewhere; also to express something in words.
evil
Very bad, cruel, or morally wrong.
lair
A hidden place where a wild animal lives, or where someone hides.
public
Available for anyone to use, see, or join; not private.
server
A person who brings food in a restaurant. A computer that provides data to other computers.
randos
The plural form of rando: unknown or unimportant people.
photograph
To take a picture of someone or something with a camera.
huh
Used to show surprise, confusion, or that you want something repeated.
card
A small flat piece of paper or plastic used for information, payment, or games.
please
A polite word used when asking for something or making a request.
private
For one person or group only; not public or not shared with everyone.
basement
A floor of a building that is partly or fully underground.
somewhere
In, at, or to a place that is not known or not stated.
know
To have information, understanding, or experience of something.
really
Used to say something is true, strong, or more than expected.
believe
To think that something is true or real.
way
A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.
possibly
Maybe, or by any chance.
stop
To end movement, activity, or a process.
whoever
Any person who, or the person who, no matter which one.
simply
In an easy or plain way; used to emphasize that something is true.
idea
A thought, plan, or suggestion about what to do or what something means.
how
In what way or by what method.
computers
The plural form of computer: an electronic machine that stores information and runs programs.
camera
Equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other).
silence
A state with no sound, speech, or public response.
must
Used to say that something is necessary, required, or very likely.
sent
The past form of send: made something go to another person or place.
screenshot
To save a picture of what is shown on a phone, computer, or tablet screen.
himself
Used for a male person or animal when the subject and object are the same.
real
Existing in fact, not imagined, false, or artificial.
keep
To have something and not lose it, or to continue doing something.
try
To make an effort to do something or to test whether something works.
wrap
To cover or surround something with paper, cloth, or another material.
head
The part of the body above the neck, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
around
In a circle, nearby, or in different parts of a place.
nothing
Something of no importance or value.
none
Not one person or thing; not any amount.
makes
Creates, prepares, or causes something to happen.
sense
One of the ways the body notices things, or good practical judgment.
access
The plural form of acces: a useful english word with a specific meaning in context.
stone
A small hard piece of rock.
lobby
A large entrance room in a public building; also, a group that tries to influence leaders.
reason
A fact, idea, or cause that explains why something happens.
opens
The present form of open: becomes not closed or starts business.
skeptical
Doubtful and not easily convinced without evidence.
strength
Physical power; also the quality that makes someone or something effective or difficult to break.
whatever
Used before a noun to mean any thing or amount of that kind.
lies
The plural form of lie: statements that someone knows are not true.
beyond
Farther than a place, time, amount, or limit.
sake
A reason or purpose; also a Japanese alcoholic drink made from rice.
hand
The part at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb.
realm
An area of activity, knowledge, or interest; a kingdom in older or literary use.
live
To have your home somewhere, or to be alive.
life
The condition of being alive; also the way someone lives.
means
A method, tool, or money that makes it possible to do something.
people
Human beings in general, or the men, women, and children in a group.
outside
In or to a place that is not inside a building, room, or container.
machines
The plural form of machine: pieces of equipment with moving parts that use power to do work.
devil
An evil spirit, especially in some religions and stories.
sea
A large area of salty water, smaller than or connected to an ocean.
groan
To make a low sound because of pain, annoyance, or disappointment.
long
For a large amount of time; well before or after a point in time.
does
The third-person singular present form of do: performs or completes an action.
take
To get, hold, carry, or use something.
ice
Frozen water, especially in hard cold pieces or sheets.
cream
The thick fatty part of milk; a soft skin product.
surprise
An unexpected event, fact, or feeling.
attitude
A way of thinking or feeling about someone or something.
share
To use, have, or give part of something with another person.
break
To damage something, stop working, or separate into pieces.
off
Away from a place, position, or machine; no longer operating.
birdcage
A cage used for keeping pet birds.
alive
Living and not dead, or full of energy and activity.
attorney
A lawyer, especially one who can act for someone legally.
answer
To reply to a question, message, or call.
beautiful
Very pleasant to look at, hear, or experience.
ya
Informal spelling of you, used in casual speech or writing.
got
The past form of get: received, became, reached, or understood something.
molest
To sexually touch or attack someone, especially a child, in an illegal and harmful way.
save
To keep someone or something safe, stop loss, or store something for later.
ask
To request information, help, or permission.
questions
The plural form of question: things asked to get information or answers.
missed
The past form of miss: failed to hit, catch, notice, attend, or reach something.
much
A large amount of something, used with uncountable nouns.
apparently
Used to say something seems true based on what you know.
shower
A device or place for washing under falling water.
ripe
The point when fruit or crops are fully mature and good to eat.
sweat
To produce salty liquid through your skin because you are hot, active, or nervous.
add
Put something together with something else, or include more.
sick
Ill or not healthy; feeling that you may vomit.
pleasure
A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
build
To make something by putting parts together.
laughs
The third-person singular form of laugh: makes sounds because something is funny.
maniacally
In an extremely wild, excited, or uncontrolled way.
strain
Pressure, effort, injury from stretching, or a particular type of living thing or illness.
quick
Moving, happening, or done with great speed.
us
Used for the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition.
cannot
Is not able or is not allowed to do something.
think
To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, plans, or memories.
die
To stop living or stop working.
joke
Something said or done to make people laugh.
explain
To make something clear or easy to understand.
knew
The past form of know: had information, understanding, or familiarity.
walked
The past form of walk: moved on foot at a normal speed.
den
A small room for relaxing, or an animal's hidden home.
open
Not closed, covered, or blocked; willing to share or accept ideas.
eyes
The plural form of eye: the body part used for seeing.
gravity
The force that pulls objects toward the earth or toward another large object; also seriousness.
came
The past form of come: moved toward or arrived at a place.
seems
The present form of seem: gives the impression of being something.
someone
A person whose name or identity is not known or not stated.
hint
A small piece of information that helps someone guess or understand something.
kidding
The present participle of kid: joking or saying something not seriously.
miss
To fail to hit, catch, see, hear, or be present for something.
party
A social event where people meet to celebrate; also a political group.
distinctly
In a clear and noticeable way.
recall
To remember something from the past or ask for a product to be returned because it may be unsafe.
tell
To give information to someone by speaking or writing.
kicks
The third-person present form of kick: hits something with a foot.
warned
The past form of warn: told someone about possible danger or a problem.
touch
To put your hand or another body part against something.
hair
The thin strands that grow from the skin of people and many animals.
grind
To crush something into small pieces; to work slowly and hard at something.
boot
A strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle
sadly
In a sad way, or unfortunately.
foot
The part at the end of a leg that people or animals stand on.
mind
The part of a person that thinks, feels, remembers, and decides.
noise
A sound, especially one that is loud, unwanted, or confusing.
sadism
Pleasure from hurting other people or seeing them suffer.
while
During the time that something happens, or although something is true.
erotically
In a way that is connected with sexual feeling or desire.
sandal
An open shoe held on the foot by straps.
against
Opposing someone or something, or touching a surface.
supple
Able to bend or move easily without stiffness.
avatar
An image or character that represents a person online or in a game.
gonna
Informally means going to before another verb when talking about the future.
wanna
An informal spoken form of want to.
dear
Loved, valued, or expensive in older use.
boy
A male child or young man.
naive
Too ready to believe people or ideas because of little experience.
underestimate
To think someone or something is less important, strong, or difficult than it is.
power
The ability to control, influence, or do something; also energy such as electricity.
things
Objects, facts, ideas, or activities, especially when not named separately.
wedding
A ceremony or event at which two people get married.
tonight
The evening or night of today.
down
Toward a lower place, level, or position.
history
Events that happened in the past.
dress
A piece of clothing for women or girls, or the act of putting clothes on.
food
Things that people or animals eat to live and grow.
amount
A quantity or total of something.
spend
The amount of money spent by a person, company, or government.
flower
The colorful part of a plant that often has petals and may produce seeds.
alone
Without other people, or without help from anyone else.
normally
In the usual way, or in most situations.
events
The plural form of event: used with the meaning of event.
guy
A man, or an informal word for any person.
besides
In addition to something, or used to add another point.
control
Power over what happens, or the ability to direct something.
ready
Prepared for use, action, or a planned event.
choice
Something that you can pick between two or more possibilities.
sorry
An apology or expression of regret; informal as a noun.
say
To speak words, express an idea, or give information.
using
The present participle of use: doing something with a tool, method, or resource.
game
An activity or sport with rules; wild animals hunted for food or sport.
smokescreen
Something said or done to hide the truth or distract people from a real problem.
experiments
The plural form of experiment: a scientific test, or a new way of trying something.
world
The earth and all its people, places, and things; also a particular area of life or experience.
whole
Complete or full, with no part missing or divided.
thing
An object, idea, action, or fact when its exact name is not given.
baby
A very young child or animal.
wrong
Not correct, suitable, fair, or morally acceptable.
marrying
The present participle of marry: becoming someone's spouse or performing a marriage ceremony.
right
Something a person is morally or legally allowed to have, do, or receive.
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