Frankenstein Vocab 2 Flashcards
imbibe
take in liquids
relinquishing
the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task ect.
multifarious
having many aspects / parts
benevolent
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
benignity
the quality of being kind and gentle
repine
express dissatisfaction
indefatigable
showing sustained (without interruption) enthusiasm with persistent energy
endeavor
a purposeful or industrious (diligent and hardworking) undertaking (promise)
pittance
very little , small payment
reverential
feeling or manifesting (demonstrating) great respect or awe (respect with a little bit of fear or nervousness)
disinclined
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
interment
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
erroneously
in a mistaken manner
abide
dwell / live
prepossess
cause to be preoccupied
reprobate
a person without moral scruples (reluctant to do what you know is wrong)
abstruse
difficult to penetrate
ardent
characterized by intense emotion
beneficence
the quality of being kind or helpful or generous
apparition
a ghostly appearing figure