scary stories vocab

Apathy; noun

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Credulity; noun

a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true

Presumptuous; adjective

(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.

Amiably; adverb

in a friendly and pleasant manner

Jars; verb

have an unpleasant, annoying, or disturbing effect

Aghast; adjective

filled with horror or shock

Liability; noun

the state of being responsible for something, especially by law

Ruddy; adjective

used as a euphemism for "bloody

Burly; adjective

(of a person) large and strong; heavily built

Rapt; adjective

completely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing

Cacophony; noun

a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

Monotony; noun

lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine

Sinister; adjective

giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen

Lark; noun

a small ground-dwelling songbird, typically with brown streaky plumage, a crest, and elongated hind claws, and with a song that is delivered in flight

Derision; noun

contemptuous ridicule or mockery

Brood; noun

think deeply about something that makes one unhappy

Vehemently; adverb

in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling

Absorb; verb

take in or soak up (energy, or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action

Suavity; noun

the quality of being suave in manner

Gesticulations; noun

a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

Acute; adjective

(of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree

Wary; adjective

feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

Vexed; adjective

annoyed, frustrated, or worried

Sagacity; noun

the quality of being sagacious