Frankenstein Vocab

Question 1

the action of foretelling or prophesying future events

Answer 1

Prognostication

Question 2

a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause

Answer 2

Melancholy

Question 3

splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style

Answer 3

Grandeur

Question 4

cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another

Answer 4

Diverted

Question 5

dangerously high or steep

Answer 5

Precipitous

Question 6

of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

Answer 6

Sublime

Question 7

evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way

Answer 7

Eluded

Question 8

acting or done quickly and without thought or care

Answer 8

Impetuous

Question 9

calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movement

Answer 9

Lulled

Question 10

voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up

Answer 10

Relinguish

Question 11

feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression

Answer 11

Despondence

Question 12

difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious

Answer 12

Enigmatic

Question 13

accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom or character

Answer 13

Venerable

Question 14

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

Answer 14

Poignant

Question 15

(of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm

Answer 15

Debilitate