Words from “Why We Crave Horror Movies” Vocabulary Unit 7 Words from “Why We Crave Horror Movies”

Grimace Noun An ugly, twisted expression on a person’s face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement. - “I grimaced when I saw anchovies and mushrooms topping my pizza.” What are some synonyms for grimace?

Depleted Verb Diminished in number or quantity. - “When I found my cookie jar severely depleted, I knew it was my brother’s fault.” What are some synonyms for depleted?

Innate Adjective Inborn, Natural - “Steve Irwin’s son, Robert, has an innate love for all animals.” What are some synonyms for innate?

Voyeur Noun A person who enjoys seeing the pain or distress of others. - “When Stephanie’s date said he loved the Saw movies, she called him a voyeur.” What are some synonyms for voyeur?

Lynch Verb To put to death, especially by hanging, by mob action and without legal authority. - “The accused killer was lynched by an angry mob.” What are some synonyms for lynch?

Menaced Verb Threatened, especially in a malignant or hostile manner. - “In Friday the 13th, the counselors of Camp Crystal Lake are menaced by an unknown killer.” What are some synonyms for menaced?

Penchant Noun A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something. - “Taylor Swift has a penchant for writing songs about her ex-boyfriends.” What are some synonyms for penchant?

Exalted Adjective Placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard. - “Being an actor is one of the most exalted careers nowadays.” What are some synonyms for exalted?

Sanctions Noun Threatened penalties for disobeying a law or rule. - “If you plagiarize an essay, the sanctions include a referral and a zero on the essay.” What are some synonyms for sanctions?

Remonstrance Noun An earnest presentation of reasons for opposition or grievance. - “The Declaration of Independence was a remonstrance of King George III’s rule.” What are some synonyms for remonstrance?