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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...“
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