TESTfunda Daily Wordlist 07-Sep-13
If you're having trouble viewing this email, see today's Wordlist on the Web. 07-Sep-13 TestFunda Home | Sign up for Newsletters | Feedback Daily Wordlist Vocabulary Flashcards | Vocabulary Test | Previous Wordlists petrify [ PE-truh'-fahy ] [ intransitive verb, transitive verb ] MEANING : 1. (tr.v.) to transform to a stone 2. (tr.v.) to terrorize, frighten, daze or stun with fear 3. (tr.v.) to harden, deaden or become rigid 4. (intr.v.) to become rigid or stony USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : Acute fear petrifies a person into inaction. USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : Nicole Bagley, who recently moved to the flat in Foleshill, said she was "petrified" when police smashed the door with a hammer at about 0500 GMT. BBC, Police raid suspect's former home, 16 February 2009 prod [ prod ] [ noun, intransitive verb...