It is able, but not capable. It can stop, but not go. It is dead, but not yet perished. It's a ghost, but not paranormal.
Is it high, or is it low?
RESULT: It is high. All of the words that it is have the first two letters consecutive in the alphabet: ab, st, de, gh, and hi.
I am a creature that makes you go "Ick!" I can literally stop you dead in your tracks. I'll come out of nowhere and I'll get you quick. My bite hurts as much as stepping on tacks. I'm one of the most dangerous desert creatures of all. People get scared when they see me crawl. What kind of creature am I?
My content is spun and spun Its purpose not yet begun
First I must give it a ride Then it's time to let it slide
The wet slop that I will spew Will help buildings rise anew
What am I?