Annette was surprised. Annette was amazed. Annette was astonished. 1. What is the general meaning of each of the three sentences about Annette?

Annette was surprised.         Annette was amazed.            Annette was astonished.

1. What is the general meaning of each of the three sentences about Annette? Do the words "surprised," "amazed," and "astonished" have approximately the same denotation? Please Explain.

2. What additional meanings are suggested by "astonish?" Would one be more likely to be surprised or astonished at seeing a ghost? Please Explain.