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Synonym Shuffle - "Scary" Trivia Quiz

Has your English teacher ever told you that your word choice was weak? Well, say no more! Here are 15 synonyms to help you make your writing stronger! The word "scary" is the focus of the synonyms in this quiz.

A collection quiz by trident. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
trident

Time
3 mins

Type

Quiz #
418,823

Updated
Jan 13 25

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
15 / 15

Plays
887

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: mlpitter (15/15), Guest 12 (15/15), Guest 68 (14/15).

Find the 15 words that can be considered synonyms of the word "scary."

There are 15 correct entries. Get 3 incorrect and the game ends.

amicable terrifying ghoulish ghastly cordial unnerving fearsome neighborly petrifying affable bloodcurdling considerate hospitable eerie congenial courteous horrifying creepy haunted spooky chilling macabre frightening benevolent

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer:

Objects and creatures that are scary often have that attribute because they are unknown to us. Let's take a look at how we can best define each of these "scary" terms! "Frightening" is a general synonym for "scary", while "terrifying" emphasizes intense fear. "Horrifying" is similar, though it often involves shock or revulsion.

"Spooky", "creepy", and "eerie" convey a sense of subtle or mysterious unease, with "spooky" suggesting something mildly unsettling, "creepy" implying discomfort from something strange or disturbing, and "eerie" emphasizing an unnatural or ghostly atmosphere. "Chilling" suggests a cold dread, while "petrifying" implies a paralyzing terror that causes someone to no longer move. "Bloodcurdling" evokes extreme horror that affects our bodies, often from outside violence or danger.

"Haunted" suggests a ghostly presence, "ghoulish" emphasizes a morbid fascination with death, and "ghastly" indicates something shockingly horrible or deathlike. "Unnerving" implies a milder, but still troublesome, discomfort that disrupts your composure. "Fearsome" suggests something that inspires fear through its threatening nature or through terrifying power. "Macabre" is usually used to highlight something strongly gruesome or death-related.

The other answer options were all antonyms of the word "scary" with a focus on being friendly.

Source: Author trident

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