Scary Words
A poisonous liquid that some animals, like snakes, spiders, and scorpions, use to bite or sting other animals.
Venom
Extremely good, great, or amazing. It's a word used to describe something that makes you very happy.
Wonderful
Something that is poorly constructed, rickety, or in a state of disrepair.
Ramshackle
To frighten someone.
Made afraid of something.
Intimidate
Noun: A large extinct elephant.
Adjective: huge.
Mammoth
The framework of bones in your body that provides support, protects your organs, and helps you move.
Skeleton
Feeling or showing appreciation for the good things in your life, like your family, friends, and toys.
Thankful
Unaware of. Don’t know.
Oblivious
A variety (of something), a mixed collection, or a group of different things.
Assortment
Either a big flood or a huge amount of something that comes all at once.
Deluge
Something is super scary, horrifying, or shockingly unpleasant, like a spooky ghost or a terrible accident.
Ghastly
Feeling dizzy and a little unsteady, like when you spin in circles too fast, or feeling super excited and happy in a silly, lighthearted way.
Giddy
To wave something in a showy, fancy way (like a superhero's cape or a king's sword). Or, to grow big and strong like a healthy plant, to do really well and succeed (like in school or a game),
Flourish
Very serious. Often used to describe a moment that is important or sad.
Solemn
An open vehicle with runners, like a big sled, that travels over snow and ice. It is usually pulled by an animal, like a horse or, famously, by Santa's reindeer
Sleigh
to move or slide along a surface by twisting and sliding, much like a snake does
Slither
Feeling calm, peaceful, and happy with no worries.
Serene
Smoothly going from one thing to the next without stopping.
Segue
to make fun of someone in a mean, unkind way, making them feel silly or like a joke (ridiculous). Cruel Teasing.
Ridicule
Very serious. Often used to describe a moment that is important or sad.
Solemn
This word can mean two things: first, to make a wet, squishy, sucking sound, like when you step in mud or water. Second, it can mean to stop or silence something.
Squelch
To be really excited and wanting to do or have something very much
Eager
working together secretly or acting as partners in a sneaky, dishonest, or tricky way.
(in) Cahoots
Moving or stirring something around with a lot of force.
Churning
Formal way to say "but" or "still".
It is used to connect two ideas, that contrast each other.
Nevertheless