Spooky Words

Amy V.
Spooky words for Halloween! Have fun.
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  1. coalition
    the union of diverse things into one body or form or group
  2. covenant
    an agreement between a god and the people
  3. compact
    closely and firmly united or packed together
  4. contract
    a binding agreement that is enforceable by law
  5. fetish
    sexual desire in which gratification depends on some object
  6. talisman
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  7. amulet
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  8. diabolism
    a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
  9. necromancy
    conjuring up the dead, especially for prophesying
  10. exorcism
    freeing from evil spirits
  11. idolatry
    the worship of objects or images as gods
  12. heliolatry
    the worship of the sun
  13. zoolatry
    the worship of animals
  14. bibliolatry
    the worship of the Bible
  15. incentive
    a positive motivational influence
  16. motive
    the reason that arouses action toward a desired goal
  17. incubus
    an evil spirit thought to visit people while they sleep
  18. insurrection
    organized opposition to authority
  19. insurgent
    in opposition to a civil authority or government
  20. boycott
    refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization
  21. riot
    a state of disorder involving group violence
  22. uprising
    organized opposition to authority
  23. revolution
    a single complete turn
  24. paradox
    a statement that contradicts itself
  25. paragon
    a perfect embodiment of a concept
  26. plagiarism
    taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
  27. solstice
    when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator
  28. aesthetic
    characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
  29. aesthete
    one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art
  30. dilettante
    an amateur engaging in an activity without serious intention
  31. chimerical
    like a grotesque product of the imagination
  32. chimera
    a grotesque product of the imagination
  33. quixotic
    not sensible about practical matters
  34. hydra
    trouble that cannot be overcome by a single effort because of its many aspects or its persistent and pervasive quality
  35. centaur
    a mythical being that is half man and half horse
  36. exotic
    characteristic of another place or part of the world
  37. forensic
    used in the investigation of facts or evidence in court
  38. ineffable
    defying expression or description
  39. maudlin
    very sentimental or emotional
  40. occult
    supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
  41. portentous
    of momentous or ominous significance
  42. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  43. apropos
    of a suitable, fitting, or pertinent nature
  44. apposite
    being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
  45. pertinent
    being of striking appropriateness
  46. germane
    relevant and appropriate
  47. sadistic
    deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on another
  48. sadism
    pleasure obtained by inflicting harm on others
Created on Thu Nov 08 23:00:47 EST 2012

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