(bore) a. The long train journey was boring because he had nothing to do. b. Sean was bored because he had nothing to do.

(embarrass) a. It was really embarrassing when I fell over in the street. b. I felt embarrassed because I wore the wrong clothes to the party.

(relax) a. Sitting on the beach with a good book is relaxing. b. I feel relaxed when I sit on the beach with a good book.

(excite) a. My friends are excited about the skiing trip. b. The action film was really exciting.

(amuse) a. Rachel laughed because the video clip was very amusing. b. My grandfather was amused when he heard the joke.