Vocabulary: Creepy Verbs and Nouns

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Which synonym is closest to the word 'anxious' in the context of feelings?

  • indifferent
  • jubilant
  • worried (correct)
  • confident

What is a possible reaction indicated by 'frantic'?

  • irrational behavior due to stress (correct)
  • stoic acceptance
  • calm contemplation
  • controlled decision-making

Which of the following words conveys a sense of being overwhelmed by fear?

  • relieved
  • petrified (correct)
  • cheerful
  • content

Which term best describes a person who is 'suspicious'?

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What emotion does 'alarm' most closely relate to?

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Which of the following describes a sound that might evoke a feeling of unease?

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Which noun best represents a character commonly associated with horror?

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Which verb describes the action of a ghost or spirit moving through a solid object?

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What is a common detail associated with spooky themes?

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What is a common setting associated with supernatural events?

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Which of the following adjectives conveys a sense of fear?

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Which sound is most likely associated with a haunted or spooky environment?

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Which of these is NOT typically used to create a spooky atmosphere?

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What character would most likely be portrayed during a Halloween story?

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What action might indicate that someone is frightened?

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Which location could be described as creepy due to its abandonment?

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Which detail is often linked to the theme of fears and phobias?

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Which verb conveys an action associated with a ghost suddenly appearing?

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Which sound is likely to be associated with an alarming situation?

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Which of the following is a common depiction of fear in speech?

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Which of the following is typically not considered a creepy location?

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Flashcards

to appear (out of thin air)

To come into existence suddenly and unexpectedly, as if from nowhere.

to creep

To move slowly and quietly, often in a way that seems sneaky or frightening.

dark alley

A narrow, poorly lit street, often associated with crime and danger.

graveyard/cemetery

A place where dead people are buried.

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clanking chains

The sound of heavy metal chains hitting each other.

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rattling chainsaw

The sound of a chainsaw cutting wood, often loud and intense.

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ticking clock

The regular, rhythmic sound of a clock's mechanism.

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creaking door

A sound caused by a door that moves or opens slowly and noisily.

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Anxious

Feeling worried or uneasy.

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Afraid

Feeling fear or apprehension.

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Horrified

Extremely shocked or terrified.

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Nervous

Feeling agitated or worried.

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Paralysed (with fear)

Unable to move because of fear.

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Bogeyman

A frightening imaginary creature, often used to scare children.

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Clown

A person who performs jokes and entertainment, usually in a funny or strange way.

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Ghost

A spirit of a dead person.

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Dark Shadow

A dark blot or shape, often suggesting mystery or danger.

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Eerie

Unnaturally mysterious or frightening.

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Spooky

Causing a feeling of fear or suspense.

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Apparition

A ghostly or supernatural appearance.

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Black Cat

A cat with black fur, often associated with bad luck or evil.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary: Verbs

  • to appear (out of thin air): to seemingly appear from nowhere
  • to creep: to move slowly and silently
  • to curse: to put a curse on something or someone
  • to disappear/to vanish (into thin air): to go away without a trace
  • to gasp: to take a sharp breath
  • to go through walls: to pass through a solid object
  • to knock: to hit something with force
  • to lurk: to hide secretly
  • to pursue/to chase: to follow someone or something
  • to shriek/to scream: to make a loud cry
  • to slither: to move in a smooth, serpentine manner
  • to stare: to look fixedly at something
  • to startle: to take by surprise
  • to tremble/to shiver (with fear): to shake due to fear
  • to yell: to shout loudly

Vocabulary: Nouns - Creepy Locations

  • (dark) alley: a narrow passageway
  • attic: the topmost part of a house
  • castle: a large fortified building
  • graveyard/cemetery: a place where dead people are buried
  • cave: a natural hollow in the earth
  • cellar/basement: an underground room
  • psychiatric hospital: a hospital for treating mental illnesses
  • rundown hotel: a building in disrepair
  • abandoned house: a house that has been left empty
  • haunted house: a house believed to be haunted by spirits
  • hospital morgue: a place where dead bodies are kept
  • prom: a social event
  • ruin: a collapsed or damaged building
  • seance: a meeting where people attempt to contact the dead
  • (misty/dark) woods: a wooded area

Vocabulary: Nouns - Creepy Sounds

  • clanking chains: the sound of chains hitting
  • rattling chainsaw: the noise of a chainsaw
  • ringing church bells: the sound of church bells
  • ticking clock: a ticking sound
  • barking dog: the sound of a dog barking
  • creaking door: the sound of a door creaking
  • footsteps: the sound of someone walking
  • breaking glass: the sound of glass breaking
  • grunt: a low, guttural sound
  • muffled sound: a sound that is indistinct
  • ringing telephone: the sound of a telephone ringing
  • whispering: the sound of someone whispering
  • howling wind: the sound of strong wind blowing
  • a cackling witch: the sound of a witch cackling

Vocabulary: Nouns - Characters

  • the bogeyman: a scary figure used to frighten children
  • clown: a person dressed in colorful clothes
  • demon: an evil spirit
  • ghost: a spirit of a dead person
  • the Grim Reaper: a person who collects the souls of the dead
  • hitchhiker: a person who hitchhikes
  • poltergeist: a ghost that causes disturbances
  • professional killer/hitman: a person that kills people
  • spirit: a non-physical entity or soul
  • vampire: a creature who feeds on blood
  • werewolf: a creature that can transform into a wolf
  • witch: a person believed to have magical powers
  • zombie: a dead person that is animated

Vocabulary: Nouns - Details

  • anonymous phone call: a call with a unknown caller
  • apparition: a ghostly image
  • bat: a flying mammal
  • black cat: a black cat
  • candles: small, lit wax blocks
  • cobwebs: a network of threads spun by spiders
  • coffin: a box for holding a dead body
  • corpse: a dead body
  • dark shadow: a dark shape
  • darkness: the absence of light
  • goosebumps: small bumps on the skin
  • moonlight: the light of the moon
  • red eyes: glowing red eyes
  • skulls and bones: human skulls and bones
  • tombstone: a stone marking a grave

Vocabulary: Adjectives - Descriptive

  • diffused light: soft light
  • eerie, spooky, scary, creepy: odd and unsettling feelings
  • evil: wicked
  • floating, hovering: moving without touching the ground
  • hideous: terrible
  • shadowy: indistinct and mysterious
  • transparent, barely visible: almost invisible
  • treacherous: dangerous, deceptive

Vocabulary: Feelings

  • anxious, worried: feeling unease and concern
  • afraid, scared: feeling fear
  • alarmed: feeling surprised and upset
  • frantic: moving or behaving in a wild, rushed manner
  • horrified, terrified: greatly frightened
  • nervous: feeling a sense of unease or anxiety
  • panicked, in a panic, panicky: feeling sudden, overwhelming fear
  • paralysed (with fear), petrified: unable to move due to fear
  • shocked, in shock: feeling stunned, surprised
  • suspicious: feeling or showing distrust
  • uneasy: feeling a sense of discomfort or anxiety

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