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?

fear Signup and view all the answers

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

muffled sound Signup and view all the answers

Which noun best represents a character commonly associated with horror?

vampire Signup and view all the answers

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

to go through walls Signup and view all the answers

What is a common detail associated with spooky themes?

tombstone Signup and view all the answers

What is a common setting associated with supernatural events?

psychiatric hospital Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adjectives conveys a sense of fear?

eerie Signup and view all the answers

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

creaking door Signup and view all the answers

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

sunshine Signup and view all the answers

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

the Grim Reaper Signup and view all the answers

What action might indicate that someone is frightened?

to shriek Signup and view all the answers

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

rundown hotel Signup and view all the answers

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

moonlight Signup and view all the answers

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

to startle Signup and view all the answers

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

breaking glass Signup and view all the answers

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

to yell Signup and view all the answers

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

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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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This quiz focuses on vocabulary related to creepy verbs and locations. Understand the meanings and uses of different verbs like 'to creep' and nouns such as 'graveyard' to enhance your descriptive language skills. Perfect for writers and enthusiasts of the spooky genre!