C1
appalling vs appealing
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| appallingadjective/əˈpɑː.lɪŋ/ | Meaning so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you | Goes with appalling conditions | Example The inspectors found prisoners living in appalling conditions with no clean water. |
| appealingadjective/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/ | Meaning attractive and interesting to people | Goes with — | Example The restaurant has a menu that is very appealing to families. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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