frankenstein vocab Flashcards
galvanism
production of electricity by chemical reaction
dauntless
unlikely/ unable to be frightened/discouraged/frealess
capitulated
to surrender
ameliorate
improve, to make better
prognosticated
predict future, indicate something
filial
family, of children to parents, son or daughter
metaphysical
abstract, speculative not based on face
environs
the surrounding area or district, environment
hapless
unfortunate, doomed
apothecary
person who prepared and sold medicines in past times
solemnity
being serious
purlioned
stolen
tyrannical
cruel, unfair
sagacity
good judgement, wise
sublime
aw inspiring, impressive, magestic
sedulous
diligent in application, careful
politic
showing good judegment
omnipotent
all powerful, almighty
languor
lack on energy, languid
contumely
harsh language/ treatment arising from haughtiness, rudeness, rude behavior