Frankenstein Vocab Test 1 Version 2

Question 1

Abode

Answer 1

a place of residence; a house or home

Question 2

Ameliorate

Answer 2

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

Question 3

Apparition

Answer 3

1) a ghost or ghostlike image of a person; 2) the appearance of something remarkable or unexpected, typically an image of this type

Question 4

Ardent

Answer 4

enthusiastic or passionate

Question 5

Capitulate

Answer 5

cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender

Question 6

Celestial

Answer 6

positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy

Question 7

Countenance

Answer 7

a person’s face or facial expression

Question 8

Dispel

Answer 8

make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear

Question 9

Dross

Answer 9

something regarded as worthless; rubbish

Question 10

Elapse

Answer 10

(of time) pass or go by

Question 11

Evince

Answer 11

reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling)

Question 12

Folly

Answer 12

1) lack of good sense; foolishness; 2) a foolish act, idea, or practice

Question 13

Harrowing

Answer 13

acutely distressing

Question 14

Inquisitive

Answer 14

curious or inquiring

Question 15

Prudent

Answer 15

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

Question 16

Quell

Answer 16

1) put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force; 2) subdue or silence someone; 3) suppress (a feeling, especially and unpleasant one)

Question 17

Rash

Answer 17

displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action

Question 18

Recompense

Answer 18

make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered; compensate

Question 19

Repose

Answer 19

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility

Question 20

Satiate

Answer 20

satisfy (a desire or an appetite) to the full