Frankenstein Feburary 17 Test Flashcards
recapitulation
a review or summary; or the idea that the development of an organism repeats the evolution of the species
countenance
a person’s expression
mien
a person’s appearance or facial expression
ignominy
deep personal humiliation; or dishonorable conduct
pensive
a state of sad thoughtfulness
hovel
a small, wretched, often dirty shed or house
asylum
a place of retreat and security, including a country
deprecate
to criticize or express disapproval of someone or something
torpor
a state of not being very active or having very little energy
indefatigable
incapable of being fatigued
irksome
annoying or irritating; tedious
eloquence
- the ability to speak or write well and in an expressive way
melancholy
a sad mood or feeling
haggard
looking very thin and tired, especially from great hunger, worry, or pain
undulations
a rising and falling in waves
