| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vampire | In folklore, a dead person that rises at night to drink the blood of living people. |
| Gothic | A style associated with dark, mysterious and threatening settings, often featuring horror. |
| nocturnal | Active at night. |
| pallid | Pale, typically because of poor health. |
| abbey | The buildings of a monastery or convent. Whitby Abbey is famously Gothic and ruined. |