AoW: Why is it fun to be frightened? Vocabulary

The word macabre means

• shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

• beautifully written

• an ethnic celebration

• ironic

The word notoriety means

• not being famous or well-known

• something that is note-worthy

• being known for some unfavorable act or quality

• being known for good deeds and qualities

The word horde means

• a vast multitude

• a lack of energy

• a traditional dessert

• a recent change

Resilience means

• a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing

• a balance between opposing elements or tendencies

• the political orientation of those who favor progress

• the ability to recover readily from adversity or change

Which word generally means the ability to bounce back from hardship or trauma?

• resilience

• macabre

• notoriety

• existential

A synonym for macabre:

• modern

• mature

• morbid

• masculine

Which of the following would most likely have much notoriety?

• a coin collector

• a Grammy-winning singer

• a famous gangster

• a high school math teacher

A synonym for horde is:

• droves

• captains

• messages

• victims

Existential means:

• relating to the overthrow of a government

• characteristic of the profession of law

• relating to or dealing with the state of being

• characterized by energetic movement