HOOH Ch. 1-4

Dissolve

To close down or dismiss; to break up.

Quote: "She felt her sense of reality _____ as she stood before Hill House...“

Obscure

Not discovered or known about; uncertain.

Quote: "...the house loomed in the distance, its features _____ in the twilight."

Immense

Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

Quote: "...an _____, silent presence...“

Facade

The face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space.

Quote: “...the ______ of the house seemed to watch them...“

Gaiety

The state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful.

Quote: “...her laughter had a forced ______, masking her fear...“

Loquacious

Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

Quote: "...she became _____, speaking to distract herself...“

Smirk

A smug, conceited, or silly smile.

Quote: “...a _____ played on his lips as he looked at the house...“

Transient

Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

Quote: “...a _____ feeling of unease passed over her...“

Apparition

A ghost or ghostlike image of a person.

Quote: “...as if expecting an _____ to appear in the doorway...“

Lucid

Expressed clearly; easy to understand.

Quote: “...her thoughts were not as ______ as they once were...“

Capricious

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Quote: “...his _____ nature made him difficult to predict...“

Scrutiny

Critical observation or examination.

Quote: “...she felt their _____, as if they were examining her every move...“

Malevolent

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Quote:

"...the house seemed _____, as if it bore ill will...“

Flippantly

Not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Quote: “...he spoke _____, dismissing the dangers they faced...“

Relinquish

Voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.

Quote: “...she was not ready to _____ her hold on the past...“

Ludicrous

So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.

Quote: “...the notion seemed _____, yet she couldn't shake it…”

Elusive

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Quote: “...the meaning behind the occurrences remained _____...“

Cryptic

Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

Quote: “...his _____ remarks only added to the confusion...“

Morose

Sullen and ill-tempered.

Quote: “...her mood became ______ as the evening wore on...“

Precarious

Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

Quote: “...a _____ situation, with no clear way out...“

Disembodied

Separated from or existing without the body.

Quote: “...a ______ voice echoed through the halls...“

Furtively

In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

Quote: “...she glanced around ______, not wanting to be seen...“

Tenacity

e quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.

Quote: “...her ______ in uncovering the truth was admirable...“

Vindictive

Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Quote: “...his actions were driven by a _____ spirit...“

Uncanny

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

Quote: “...an _____ feeling of being watched overtook her...“

Resolute

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Quote: “...she remained _____, determined to uncover the truth...“

Insidious

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Quote: “...the ______ nature of the house slowly revealed itself...“

Imperceptible

Impossible to perceive.

Quote: “...the change was so gradual it was almost _____...“

Respite

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

Quote: “...they took a brief ______ from the investigation...“

Evoke

Bring or recall to the conscious mind.

Quote: “...the old photographs ______ memories of a time long past...“

Luminous

Full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.

Quote: “...a _____ glow emanated from the corridor...“

Beckoning

Making a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage or instruct someone to approach or follow.

Quote: “...a _____ gesture from the shadowy figure...“