Childrens Illustrated Thesaurus

(Marvins-Underground-K-12) #1

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afraid


adjective scared of something unpleasant
happening » The children felt afraid of the
house on top of the hill.

apprehensive
He felt apprehensive approaching the house


  • there was something very strange about it.


fearful
Anyone would be fearful
near a haunted house,
it gives you goosebumps.

antonym:
unafraid
Walking towards the gloomy house,
she was surprised that she felt
completely unafraid.

frightened
She was so frightened, she stood
rooted to the spot.

nervous
Being nervous made her tremble
like a leaf.

scared
He told her not to be scared,
although he was also shaking
in his boots.

spooked
They felt spooked – the haunted
house gave them the shivers.

agreeable


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