Frankenstein vocab 2

Question 1

Assuage

Answer 1

make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

Question 2

Candor

Answer 2

the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

Question 3

Augment

Answer 3

make (something) better by adding to it; increase

Question 4

Vivacity

Answer 4

(especially in women) the quality of being attractively lively and animated

Question 5

ignominious

Answer 5

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

Question 6

Venerable

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Uncouth

Answer 7

Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.

Question 8

ephemeral

Answer 8

lasting for a very short time.

Question 9

efface

Answer 9

erase(a mark) from a surface

Question 10

commiserate

Answer 10

express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize

Question 11

convalescence

Answer 11

Time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment; recuperation

Question 12

Purloined

Answer 12

steal (something)

Question 13

Procure

Answer 13

obtain (something) especially with care or effort

Question 14

poignant

Answer 14

Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

Question 15

opaque

Answer 15

not able to be seen through; not transparent

Question 16

immutable

Answer 16

unchanging over time or unable to be changed

Question 17

impetuous

Answer 17

acting or done quickly and without thought or care

Question 18

vacillating

Answer 18

alternate or wave between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.

Question 19

conjecture

Answer 19

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

Question 20

tumult

Answer 20

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.