flabbergast
flab·ber·gast
tr.v. flab·ber·gast·ed, flab·ber·gast·ing, flab·ber·gasts
To cause to be overcome with astonishment; astound.
I was flabbergasted when I found out that my sister won the marathon.
respect
re·spect
n.
1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem.
2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem.
3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation.
4. respects Polite expressions of consideration or deference: pay one’s respects.
5. A particular aspect, feature, or detail: In many respects this is an important decision.
6. Usage Problem Relation; reference.
When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.
-Loa-Tzu
conflagration
con·fla·gra·tion
n.
A large destructive fire.
To the east the conflagration we had started was filling half the sky with smoke.
Ref. Before Adam by Jack London
inkling
in·kling
n.
1. A slight hint or indication.
2. A slight understanding or vague idea or notion.
She had no inkling that the storm was coming.