Frankenstein Vocab Chapter 1-4

Question 1

Deplore

Answer 1

To hate, dislike, or strongly disapprove of something

Question 2

Pittance

Answer 2

A very small amount of money

Question 3

Sullen

Answer 3

Behaving in a gloomily silent manner; seemingly resentful because one refuses to talk or smile.

Question 4

Fervent

Answer 4

Felt very strongly; characterized by an intensity of feeling.

Question 5

Imbible

Answer 5

to drink a liquid, to take ideas into the mind.

Question 6

Chimera

Answer 6

A monster from Greek mythology that has a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a snake’s tail; something that exists only in the imagination and not in reality.

Question 7

Transmute

Answer 7

To transform the form or nature of something.

Question 8

Indefatigable

Answer 8

Capable of working for a very long time without being fatigued.

Question 9

Application

Answer 9

The act or habit of applying oneself to a task; diligent effort.

Question 10

Dogmatism

Answer 10

The tendency to assert that one’s beliefs are true without considering the evidence or the opinions of others; arrogant assertion of opinion as truth.

Question 11

Bestow

Answer 11

To give as a gift; to bequeath or confer a gift, honor, or right.

Question 12

Ardent

Answer 12

Characterized by a warmth or intensity of feeling.

Question 13

Exalt

Answer 13

To praise highly; to raise in rank, stature, or power.

Question 14

Magnitude

Answer 14

The size, extent, or importance of something.

Question 15

Disquiet

Answer 15

To make someone worried or nervous.

Question 16

Engross

Answer 16

To engage the whole attention of someone.

Question 17

Deference

Answer 17

Behaviour that shows the respect or esteem due to an elder or superior.