Question

directions: use context clues to determine the meaning of each word. many of these words have similar meanings, so you must look carefully at the diction (word choice) and context clues to correctly guess the meaning. use the italicized hints to help you determine the meaning. this is meant to be a challenge, so don’t get frustrated. try your best!
a feeling that something bad is about to happen|a transparent ghostly figure|causing horror or disgust|fantastically ugly or absurd
strange and frightening|relating to hell or the underworld|a sign or the impression that something bad is going to happen|causing one to lose courage or confidence
to anticipate with great apprehension or fear|a ghost or specter; a figment of the imagination|giving a sense of evil or harm|likely to cause harm or danger; conveys a sense of a threat

1. a pale apparition floated across the hallway, its figure almost see - through in the moonlight. the figure lingered for a moment and then vanished through the wall, leaving everyone trembling. apparition means: a ghost or specter; a figment of the imagination
2. sarah began to dread her walk through the woods after hearing stories of strange creatures lurking there. the closer she got to the path, the more her stomach knotted with fear. she was filled with fear, anticipating that something terrible might happen. dread means:
3. the old house gave off an eerie feeling, with its broken windows and the sound of the wind whistling through the cracks. at night, shadows danced along the walls, making it look alive. the house was bizarre and filled even the bravest kids with fear. eerie means:
4. as the group entered the cave, a heavy foreboding settled over them. the air grew colder and every sound echoed in a way that made them feel unwelcome. it was as if danger itself was waiting just ahead. foreboding means:
5. the detective shuddered at the grisly scene before him. blood stained the floor and broken furniture was scattered everywhere. the sight was so shocking and horrifying that even the most experienced officers turned away. grisly means:

Explanation:

1. In the sentence "A pale apparition floated across the hallway...", the description of it being almost see - through and vanishing through the wall indicates it's a ghost - like figure, so "A ghost or specter; a figment of the imagination" is correct.
2. For "Sarah began to dread her walk...", she is filled with fear and anticipating something bad, so "To anticipate with great apprehension or fear" fits.
3. The old house with broken windows, whistling wind, and dancing shadows is described as strange and frightening, so "Strange and frightening" is the meaning of "eerie".
4. When the group enters the cave and has a feeling of danger ahead, "A feeling that something bad is about to happen" is what "foreboding" means.
5. The detective's reaction to the bloody and scattered - furniture scene shows it causes horror, so "Causing horror or disgust" is the meaning of "grisly".

Answer:

1. To anticipate with great apprehension or fear
2. Strange and frightening
3. A feeling that something bad is about to happen
4. Causing horror or disgust