English Frankenstein Vocab ch. 1-6 Flashcards
fervent
passionate, glowing
perpetual
never ending, eternal
diffusing
to pour out, spread
phenomena
fact, event, or circumstance that can be observed, usually considered extraordinary or remarkable
eccentricities
deviating from a conventional pattern
ardent
characterized by strong enthusiasm
induce
to persuade
requisite
required; a necessity
dominion
sphere of influence or control
tranquilize
to make calm, peaceful, quiet
effusions
a pouring out of unrestrained expressions or feelings
inuring
to become used to something undesirable by prolonged subjection
dauntless
without fright or discouragement
inexorable
relentless, unyielding
allusion
reference to a historically significant person, place or event