Talking to strangers

Question 1

elated

Answer 1

extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved:
The prince was reported to be elated at/by the birth of his daughter.

Question 2

complicit

Answer 2

involved in or knowing about a crime or some activity that is wrong:
She was accused of being complicit in her husband’s death.

Question 3

appall

Answer 3

to make someone have strong feelings of shock or of disapproval:
I was appalled at/by the lack of staff in the hospital.
The state of the kitchen appalled her.

Question 4

sting

Answer 4

to cause sharp but usually temporary pain:
The soap/smoke/sweat stung my eyes.
This type of disinfectant doesn’t sting, even if you put it on a fresh cut.