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

2. 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?

3. 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?

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

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. 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?

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. 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?

11. 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?