Essay Vocabulary

I was walking home when, ____, it started pouring rain.

• my heart skipped a beat

• a chill ran down my spine

• out of the blue

• on cloud nine

The moment I opened the letter, ____ — it was from the college I applied to.

• my heart skipped a beat

• melt-in-your-mouth

• relaxing vibe

• good value for money

____, we found ourselves face-to-face after years of silence.

• I was on cloud nine

• As fate would have it

• The price is high

• Personally speaking

She read the final message he left behind and ____.

• my blood boiled

• tears welled up in my eyes

• butterflies in my stomach

• arm and welcoming

When the lights suddenly went out, ____ — I knew something was wrong.

• I felt reasonably priced

• a chill ran down my spine

• the highlight of the event

• it is recommended that

The moment I stepped onto the big stage, I had ____.

• on the other hand

• out of the blue

• butterflies in my stomach

• durable and reliable

I couldn’t believe he said that nasty thing about me — ____.

• my blood boiled

• I was on cloud nine

• it took my breath away

• let me know what you think

The view from the top of the hill was so stunning, ____.

• it can be argued that

• it took my breath away

• I am writing to inform you

• friendly and polite

After hearing the good news, ____ for the rest of the day.

• I was on cloud nine

• I felt overpriced

• out of the blue

• on the other hand

____, I had no idea the trip would change my life.

• According to you

• The event concluded

• Truthfully speaking

• From what I gathered