frankenstein vocab

Question 1

Alchemist

Answer 1

Someone who transforms matter, usually in the attempt to change various metals into gold

Question 2

Abhorrence

Answer 2

The feeling of hatred or disgust

Question 3

Asseveration

Answer 3

A solemn, serious statement of something

Question 4

Aver

Answer 4

To state to be true

Question 5

Benevolence

Answer 5

The trait of kindness

Question 6

Despondence

Answer 6

The state of being hopeless or in despair

Question 7

Dilatoriness

Answer 7

The fact of being late or delayed

Question 8

Disquisition

Answer 8

An essay or dissertation on a specific topic

Question 9

Dogmatism

Answer 9

Laying out ideas as undeniably true without considering other opinions or facts

Question 10

Ennui

Answer 10

A feeling of boredom or melancholy

Question 11

Fetter

Answer 11

A restriction on someone’s freedom; a chain

Question 12

Ignominious

Answer 12

Worthy of shame, or causing shame or embarrassment

Question 13

Imprecate

Answer 13

To cast a curse or call evil upon someone or something

Question 14

Indefatigable

Answer 14

Untiring or persistent

Question 15

Panegyric

Answer 15

A public lecture or written work praising someone or something

Question 16

Physiognomy

Answer 16

The features on a person’s face

Question 17

Prognosticate

Answer 17

To predict or foresee a future event

Question 18

Sublime

Answer 18

So beautiful as to cause immense wonder

Question 19

Timorous

Answer 19

Timid, lacking confidence

Question 20

Uncouth

Answer 20

Uncivilized, lacking manners or politeness