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The Canterville Ghost

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  • A ghost or ghostly figure.
    Apparition
  • Inhabited or visited by ghosts or spirits.
    Haunted
  • Doubtful or disbelieving; the Otis family is ______ about ghosts.
    Sceptical
  • A substance (like oil) used to make machinery work more smoothly. Mr. Otis offers this to the ghost.
    Lubricator
  • Saying the opposite of what is meant, often for humorous or emphatic effect.
    Ironic
  • Exaggerated for emphasis or humor.
    Hyperbolic
  • Something difficult to understand or explain
    Mystery
  • Containing short, clever statements that express general truths or observations.
    Aphoristic
  • A person, object, or event used to represent a deeper meaning.
    Symbol
  • Clever and amusing in expression; full of sharp humor.
    Witty
  • A loud, metallic noise made by chains, often associated with ghosts.
    Clanking
  • A protective metal suit worn in battle; the ghost tries to wear it.
    Armor
  • To cause fear
    Frighten
  • Placing two contrasting elements side by side for effect.
    Juxtaposition
  • Sympathy for the suffering of others
    Compassion
  • Intended to provoke laughter or amusement.
    Humorous
  • Exaggerated and emotional, often to the point of being humorous.
    Melodramatic
  • The spirit of a dead person, often believed to appear to the living.
    Ghost
  • To make someone feel ashamed or foolish.
    Humiliate
  • A sense of pride and self-respect.
    Dignity
  • A mark or discoloration cause by blood that is difficult to remove.
    Bloodstain
  • Using humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize social norms, especially British and American cultures.
    Satirical
  • Imitating the style of a genre or story in an exaggerated way for comic effect.
    Parodic
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