Words to Study Flashcards
Malevolent (adjective)
Meaning: Having or showing a wish to harm others; evil or malicious.
Example: The malevolent glare from the villain sent chills down the hero’s spine
Depict (verb)
Meaning: To describe or represent something through words, images, or art.
Example: The author depicts the town as a dark and lonely place.
Foreboding (noun/adjective)
Meaning: A sense that something bad or dangerous is about to happen.
Example: The dark clouds overhead created a foreboding atmosphere.
Evoke (verb)
Meaning: To bring up a feeling, memory, or image in the mind.
Example: The smell of rain evoked memories of childhood summers.
Dread (noun/verb)
Meaning: A strong fear or sense of unease about something that may happen.
Example: She felt a sense of dread as she approached the abandoned house.
Ominous (adjective)
Meaning: Giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; threatening.
Example: The ominous sound of footsteps echoed through the hallway.
Piques (verb)
Meaning: To arouse curiosity, interest, or excitement; to provoke a reaction.
Example: The mysterious letter piqued his curiosity.
Compelling (adjective)
Meaning: Evoking strong interest, attention, or admiration; captivating or persuasive.
Example: The film was so compelling that I couldn’t look away.
Marshland (noun)
Meaning: Low-lying land that is often wet or waterlogged, like a swamp.
Example: The house was surrounded by marshland, making it feel even more isolated.
Obscures (verb)
Meaning: To make something unclear, difficult to see, or hidden.
Example: The mist obscures the view of the forest beyond.
Conjures (verb)
Meaning: To bring something to mind or create an image or idea, often as if by magic.
Example: The writer’s vivid descriptions conjure an image of the haunted mansion.
Amplifying (verb)
Meaning: To make something stronger, larger, or more intense.
Example: The eerie silence amplified the sound of his footsteps.
Oppressive (adjective)
Meaning: Harsh, overwhelming, or weighing heavily on someone’s mind or body.
Example: The oppressive heat of the desert made it difficult to breathe.
