- shriek: utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement.
- re·tal·i·a·tion: the action of returning a military attack; counterattack.
- grue·some: causing repulsion or horror; grisly
- run·down: an analysis or summary of something by a knowledgeable person
- skep·ti·cal: Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
- solemnly: in a grave and sedate manner
- tailgate: drive too closely behind another vehicle
- swerve: change or cause to change direction abruptly
- wield: hold and use (a weapon or tool)
- sprint: run at full speed over a short distance
- a·ware: having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
- su·per·sti·tion: excessively credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural beings
- ex·haust: drain (someone) of their physical or mental resources; tire out
- creak·y: (of an object, typically a wooden one) making or liable to make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied
- dis·miss·al: the act of ordering or allowing someone to leave
- shrug: raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference
- spook: frighten; unnerve
- star·tle: cause (a person or animal) to feel sudden shock or alarm
- mus·ing on: a period of reflection or thought
- un·eas·y: causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable
- cul·prit: a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed
- jin·gle: a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together
- portmanteau: a combination of two (or more) words or morphemes, and their definitions, into one new word
- rue·ful: expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way
- dead·pan: say something amusing while affecting a serious manner
- un·a·bashed: not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
- gid·dy: having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy
- schmooze: talk intimately and cozily; gossip.
- re·lin·quish: voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.
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