Name That Word
This word means suddenly surprised or frightened.
Startled
A witch might cook soup in this large pot over a fire.
Cauldron
The witch began to _____, letting out a loud, sharp laugh.
Cackle
A balloon pops unexpectedly, and Lily jumps in surprise. Which word describes how Lily feels?
Startled
This word means “to hide.” You might do this to a Halloween surprise so nobody sees it. What word am I?
Conceal
This word means very confused or puzzled.
Bewildered
This word names a ghost or imaginary figure in a spooky story.
Phantom
We put the candy behind the curtain to _____ it from view.
Conceal
A child hears a loud, sharp laugh coming from a witch in the story. Which vocabulary word means to make that kind of laugh?
Cackle
This word describes an animal that is active at night. An owl is an example. What word am I?
Nocturnal
This word describes something strange that makes you feel uneasy or scared.
Eerie
A wizard might do this to a broom to make it fly using a magic spell.
Enchant
The _____ owl sleeps during the day and searches for food at night.
Nocturnal
You find tiny green footprints on the ceiling and cannot figure out how they got there. Which word means you are very confused?
Bewildered
This word describes a spooky feeling. Strange whispers in a dark, empty hallway might make the hallway feel this way. What word am I?
Eerie
This word describes a place that is empty and lonely.
Desolate
You see a cat’s dark shape against the bright moon, but you cannot see its fur or face. What is this dark outline called?
Silhouette
The cat was _____ behind a pumpkin, staying hidden while watching a mouse.
Lurking
Your friend says he hasn’t eaten any candy, but you notice him hiding empty wrappers. Which word describes your feeling that he might be hiding the truth?
Suspicious
This word describes staying out of sight while waiting or watching. A creature hidden behind a tree, watching the path, is doing this. What word am I?
Lurking
This word means feeling that something is wrong or someone might be hiding the truth.
Suspicious
Someone believes wearing a special sock will bring good luck, even though there is no evidence. What is this belief called?
Superstition
The unsigned note was _____. Nobody could explain where it came from or what it meant.
Mysterious
The characters enter an abandoned town. The streets are empty, the houses are deserted, and the place feels lonely. Which word describes the town?
Desolate
This word is a belief about luck without evidence. Thinking that a black cat crossing your path brings bad luck is an example. What word am I?
Superstition