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shocking
Adjective
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If something is shocking, it causes someone to feel shocked or startled.
Did you hear the shocking news that Dan was fired for stealing?
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If something is shocking, it is unusually obscene or lewd.
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If something is shocking, it is very bad.
tale
Noun
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A tale is a type of story.
Have you read the tale of three pigs?