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WorksheetsHorror and Thriller Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Aiden was sitting in class when he suddenly felt a wave of anxiety wash over him before a big presentation. He started to break out in a sweat and noticed a rash forming on his arms. What does "break out in" mean?
To suddenly develop a rash, sweat, or other physical reaction, often due to fear or anxiety.
To stop an action midway.
To suddenly cry or shout.
To overcome a problem or obstacle.
During a crucial presentation, Ethan suddenly felt his mind go blank and couldn't remember his points. What does "freeze up" mean in this context?
To feel extremely cold.
To become unable to move or act, often due to fear or shock.
To stop something from happening.
To stop functioning due to technical issues.
During a surprise fire drill at school, Emma suddenly started to freak out when she heard the alarm. What does "freak out" mean?
To react with extreme fear, panic, or excitement.
To walk in circles without purpose.
To stay calm in a frightening situation.
To slowly leave a room or place.
During a heated debate in class, Daniel felt the urge to interrupt Olivia, but he decided to hold back. What does "hold back" mean?
To restrain oneself from doing or saying something.
To physically stop someone from moving.
To carry something heavy.
To pause before acting.
What does "run into" mean?
To encounter someone or something unexpectedly.
To enter a room quickly.
To hit something while moving.
To follow someone closely.
What does "turn around" mean?
To rotate quickly.
To change direction or reverse a situation.
To walk in the opposite direction.
To fix a broken object.
What does "creep up on" mean?
To approach someone or something slowly and stealthily, often causing fear.
To scare someone by yelling suddenly.
To climb a steep surface.
To walk confidently towards someone.
What does "go off" mean?
To explode or make a sudden loud noise; also, to leave a place.
To stop working abruptly.
To scream loudly in anger.
To run away quickly.
Which word means "causing a feeling of fear or dread; unsettling"?
Sinister
Chilling
Startling
Spine-tingling
Which word means "strange and frightening; mysterious"?
Terrifying
Frightening
Eerie
Alarming
Which word means "causing extreme fear"?
Chilling
Haunting
Terrifying
Shocking
Which word means "giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen"?
Sinister
Bone-chilling
Haunting
Alarming
Which word means "causing sudden shock or alarm"?
Startling
Spine-tingling
Eerie
Uncanny
Which word is a synonym for "extremely cold or frightening"?
Bone-chilling
Spine-tingling
Haunting
Malevolent
Which word is a synonym for "causing horror or shock"?
Horrifying
Thrilling
Unforgettable
Sinister
Which word means "strange or mysterious, especially in a way that is unsettling"?
Eerie
Spine-tingling
Uncanny
Startling
Which word means "causing excitement and pleasure"?
Thrilling
Shocking
Alarming
Haunting
Which word means "having or showing a wish to do evil to others"?
Malevolent
Sinister
Alarming
Uncanny
Which word means "impossible to forget; very memorable"?
Spine-tingling
Haunting
Unforgettable
Startling
Which of the following is an Edgar Allan Poe story?
The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Tell-Tale Heart
Frankenstein
Wuthering Heights
