Halloween Words Vocabulary List and Definitions

Words Definitions
1. howl a long wailing cry made by a wolf and usually attributed to a werewolf during Halloween
2. monster any ghoulish or frightening being that causes fear
3. horror something meant to cause an intense feeling of fear, terror or dread
4. graveyard a plot of land that contains numerous burial sites and tombstones
5. haunt a prolonged attempt to try and cause fear or terror
6. carving the act of cutting open a pumpkin, removing the seeds from inside, and cutting shapes into the skin to make a jack-o-lantern
7. pumpkin an orange, somewhat globe shaped gourd often used at halloween to carve jack-o-lanterns
8. ghost the embodiment of the spirit of a dead person
9. witch a wicked female character usually wearing a black dress, pointed hat and riding on a broomstick, thought to possess special powers by casting spells
10. fright a sudden, strong sense of fear or shock
11. gourd a fruit usually characterized by a tough outer skin that grows on a vine
12. ghoul an evil spirit, demon, or ghost meant to instill fear and terror
13. tombstone the stone structure placed at the top of a grave indicating who is buried there
14. warlock a wicked male demon or sorcerer believed to have evil powers received from the devil
15. terror an intense fear or panic usually caused by an immediate danger

Make instant vocabulary puzzles, study sheets, and worksheets with Vocabmaker.com