consternation

"He looked in dismay at the destruction of the town caused by the hurricane."

"In our study about exercise and weight loss, the confounds of diet and sleep made it hard to know if the exercise alone was really responsible for the results. "

"The combined at the Winter Olympics tests a skier's all-around skill, demanding both speed and technical agility. "

"The sudden loud noise filled the classroom with terror. "

"He raised his hand to make his announcement and said "Excuse me everyone, I have an announcement to make."

"Many students invite their parents to school events. "

"The news report caused a wave of horror in the community. "

"The reflection in the window showed the changing colors of the sunset. "

"The graduation ceremony marked the closure of her high school career. "

"The university's faculties voted on a new policy regarding student grading. "

"The police officer was incapacitated by a blow to the head."

"The children stared in amazement as the magician pulled a rabbit from his hat. "