Frightful Tales Week 1 Vocabulary

Choose the correct meaning of the word "curse."

• A joyful celebration

• A type of blessing

• A solemn utterance invoking harm

• A friendly greeting

What does the word "dramatic" mean?

• Boring and uninteresting

• Relating to drama or striking

• Insignificant and trivial

• Quiet and unnoticeable

Which of the following describes the word "ominously"?

• In a happy and cheerful manner

• In a way that suggests something bad is coming

• In a mysterious and intriguing way

• In a truthful and straightforward manner

What does the word "forbidden" mean?

• Allowed and encouraged

• Not allowed or prohibited

• Optional and recommended

• Suggested but not required

What does the term "transfixed" refer to?

• Being able to move freely

• Immobilized with fear or amazement

• Extremely excited and energized

• Quickly changing directions

What does it mean to be "paranoid"?

• Having a rational and justified fear

• Believing that others are plotting against you without evidence

• Trusting everyone completely

• Being overly optimistic about people's intentions

What does it mean to peer into something (like a window)?

• stare or scan an area

• to keep your head down

• to dance around

• to clap your hands