Sleepy Hollow Vocabulary

What does the word "eerie" mean?

• Happy and joyful

• Strange and frightening

• Bright and colorful

• Loud and noisy

What is a "legend"?

• A modern scientific fact

• A traditional story, sometimes regarded as historical but unauthenticated

• A recent news article

• A fictional character in a movie

What does "loom" mean?

• To disappear suddenly

• To appear as a large, shadowy, or threatening shape

• To run quickly

• To make a loud noise

What does "vanished" mean?

• To appear suddenly

• To disappear suddenly and completely

• To move slowly

• To become louder

What is the meaning of "gallop"?

• The slowest pace of a horse

• The fastest pace of a horse or other animal, with all four feet off the ground at once

• A type of dance

• A gentle walk

What does "mysterious" mean?

• Easy to understand

• Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify

• Very common

• Bright and clear

What does "chill" refer to?

• A feeling of warmth

• A feeling of coldness or fear

• A type of food

• A loud noise

What is "rivalry"?

• A friendly conversation

• Competition or conflict between two people or groups

• A peaceful agreement

• A type of music

What does "superstition" mean?

• A scientific fact

• A belief or practice based on fear of the unknown or faith in magic or chance

• A type of sport

• A historical event

What does "shattered" mean?

• Put together

• Broken into many pieces

• Made stronger

• Painted with colors