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ghost1 A supernatural being that appears to people as a white, translucent figure with a pale face and long hair. They are often seen lurking in the shadows or floating in the air. ■ "I was walking home from work when I saw a ghost sitting on a park bench. It was so funny that I couldn't help but take a picture!
ghost2 A supernatural being that is said to appear to people, often as a way of warning them of danger or impending doom. ■ "Watch your back!" I heard my friend say before he disappeared, leaving behind only the ghost of his laughter.
frighten To cause sudden and intense fear in someone or something. ■ "The ghost frightened me so badly that I ran out of the house as fast as I could."
frightened To be so scared that one's hair stands on end. ■ "I was so frightened by the ghost that my hair stood on end and I couldn't move."
frightfully adverb In a manner that would scare the living daylights out of someone. ■ The ghost gave her goosebumps and made her jump frightfully when it appeared in the room.
haunting A type of ghost that is particularly frightening and persistent, often appearing to people who are alone or vulnerable. ■ "I can't shake this haunting feeling that I forgot something important."
pinks A color so pale that it would make a ghost blush. ■ "I accidentally wore my pink shirt to the office today, and I felt like a neon sign flashing 'I'm a nerd'!
Poltergeist A mischievous ghost with a loud noisy presence. Often found in old castles and abandoned homes. ■ "I don't believe in poltergeists, but I can't shake the feeling that something is following me around."
Reappeared To make a sudden and unexpected return, often after an extended absence. ■ I thought I had seen the last of my ex-girlfriend, but she reappeared at my wedding reception like a ghost from the past.
scaring To cause someone to feel frightened or terrified. ■ "The ghost was so scary, I ran out of the house as fast as I could."
Shook To be so scared or frightened that one's legs shake. ■ After seeing the ghost, John's legs shook so badly he couldn't even stand up.
spook A harmless and entertaining fright or shock. ■ I got a spook when I saw the ghost in the movie, but it was all just for fun!
spooking To make someone so frightened that they can't move or speak. ■ The ghost in the haunted house started spooking everyone when it suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Spooky Adjective: Scary or mysterious. ■ My friend claimed that he saw a ghost in the park last night, but I think he was just being spooky.
stark A person who is extremely pale and has no color in their face. ■ "I saw a stark in the crowd at the funeral. It was so pale, it looked like a ghost."
boo A loud, sharp, and eerie sound that is usually accompanied by a sudden gust of wind or the rustling of leaves. ■ "She let out a blood-curdling boo to scare off the intruder.", A type of ghost that is often seen in movies and literature, typically depicted as a malevolent or mischievous spirit. ■ "The little girl claimed to have seen a boo in her backyard at night."
boogey A mythical creature that causes fear and terror. Often depicted as a spooky, ghost-like figure lurking in dark corners. ■ "I heard a boogey in my closet last night!"
creeps A person or thing that is very unpleasant, creepy, and makes you feel like someone is watching you. ■ I had a bad feeling about the old, creaky mansion down the street. Turns out it was haunted by the ghost of Mrs. Bellows who died in 1923.
die To give up the ghost, to pass away, to kick the bucket, to take one's final breath, to depart from this mortal realm, to say goodbye to the world of the living, to go to that great beyond. ■ "I hope I don't die before I get to try all the ice cream in the world."
Empty To be devoid of anything, especially of people or objects. To have no value or worth. ■ "The store shelves were so empty that it felt like a ghost town. The pizza box was empty, and all that was left was a sad-looking tomato sauce pouch."
ghastly Extremely frightful or disgusting; often used to describe something that is so horrifying that it is difficult to look at. ■ "She saw the ghost of her dead husband, and it was so ghastly that she ran out of the house screaming."
ghosts Noun: A spooky, transparent figure that appears to people who are too scared to look directly at it. ■ "I don't believe in ghosts, but I can't shake the feeling that someone is always watching me." ■ "She claimed to have seen a ghost while on her way home from work. I think she just wanted an excuse to be late.
haunt A ghost or other supernatural being that is believed to appear and cause trouble to living people. ■ "The haunting of the old mansion on the hill has been a local legend for years. People claim to have seen strange apparitions moving in the shadows at night."; To frequently visit or frequent a place, often with the intention of causing trouble or misbehaving. ■ "He couldn't resist haunting his old high school every chance he got, sneaking into the empty halls and vandalizing the classrooms."
haunted adjective1. To be constantly pursued or troubled by a mischievous spirit, goblin, or other supernatural being.2. To be infatuated with someone or something to an excessive degree.3. To be in a state of nervous anxiety or fear.4. To be deeply affected or moved by something, often to the point of being unable to control one's emotions. ■ 1. The ghost from the old mansion was haunting the house and causing all sorts of strange occurrences., 2. I'm so haunted by my ex that I can't even look at their picture without breaking out in a sweat., 3. After the terrible presentation, the team was completely haunted and didn't know how to proceed., 4. The sight of the puppy was so cute that it completely haunted me and I couldn't stop thinking about it for days.
rumored A wild and unfounded tale that has been spread by word of mouth. ■ "I heard from my friend's cousin that there was a ghost haunting the old mansion down the street, but I think it's just an overactive imagination."