Halloween Words

noun a pair of bones, usually depicted as a skull and crossbones, used as a symbol of danger or death

• The flag with the crossbones symbolizes danger and warning.
• I saw a tattoo of crossbones on his arm.
• I wouldn't mess with that guy, he's got crossbones on his jacket.
• The crossbones of betrayal were evident in her actions.

noun a spy or a detective

verb to frighten or scare someone

• The sudden appearance of a spook in the dark alley startled the pedestrians.
• I think I just saw a spook lurking around the corner.
• That abandoned house is rumored to be haunted by spooks.
• The uncertainty of the future can sometimes spook us into making irrational decisions.