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Things surprise often describes ("surprise ________")
- raids
- adults
- parents
- package
- parties
- attack
- checks
- fire
- mankind
- visit
- story
- number
- inflation
- inspections
- valley
- gift
- witness
- stories
- visits
- packages
- moves
- evidence
- costs
- visitors
- destination
- readers
- party
- findings
- fear
- capture
- expression
- ending
- statement
- the
- overthrow
- inspection
- bath
- novelty
- free
- improvisation
- attacks
- hits
- endings
- events
- gifts
- balls
- firms
- others
- design
- people
- effect
- everyone
- guests
- startle
How surprise often is described ("________ surprise")
- dramatic
- feigned
- mute
- evident
- wonderful
- agreeable
- unwelcome
- big
- sudden
- biggest
- blank
- greater
- unpleasant
- obvious
- rude
- infinite
- disagreeable
- stunning
- much
- apparent
- innocent
- sweet
- painful
- great
- utmost
- less
- potential
- real
- joyful
- affected
- fresh
- momentary
- mild
- tactical
- huge
- genuine
- total
- sad
- shocked
- little
- delighted
- equal
- faint
- pleasant
- stunned
- initial
- nice
- constant
- nasty
- pained
- mutual
- bigger
- pleased
- glad
- extreme
- express
- unexpected
- unfeigned
- welcome
- considerable
- intense
- slight
- strategic
- greatest
- happy
- least
- immense
- perpetual
- delightful
- profound
- utter
- mingled
- amused
- complete
- sheer
- indignant
- strange
- mock
- lovely
