Halloween context clues for older students
The mansion had an eerie, abandoned air, and a "specter" seemed to linger in the corner of every room, a ghostly figure that terrified the guests.
ghost
The vampire’s pale skin and his aversion to daylight made his "nocturnal" nature clear.
being active or happening at night rather than during the day
The creature’s "sinister" grin sent shivers down her spine, as though it harbored evil intentions.
especially evil or leading to evil