Frankenstein Vocabulary #1

Question 1

Aver

Answer 1

To state or assert to be the case

Question 2

Imprecare

Answer 2

To case a curse or call evil upon someone or something

Question 3

Dogmatism

Answer 3

Laying out ideas as undeniably true without considering other opinions

Question 4

Ignominious

Answer 4

Worthy of shame or causing shame or embarrassment

Question 5

Mien

Answer 5

Appearance, aspect

Question 6

Placid

Answer 6

(Especially concerning water) calm and peaceful, with little movement

Question 7

Physiognomy

Answer 7

Judging someone’s character based on their outward appearance

Question 8

Prognosticate

Answer 8

To predict or foresee a future event

Question 9

Repugnance

Answer 9

Intense disgust

Question 10

Sublime

Answer 10

So beautiful as to cause immense wonder

Question 11

Timorous

Answer 11

Timid, lacking confidence

Question 12

Ardent

Answer 12

Enthusiastic or passionate

Question 13

Bourne

Answer 13

1. Boundary, limit 2. Goal, destination

Question 14

Despondence

Answer 14

The state of being hopeless or in despair

Question 15

Ennui

Answer 15

Feeling of boredom or melancholy

Question 16

Immure

Answer 16

To enclose or confine (someone) against their will

Question 17

Immutable

Answer 17

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed

Question 18

Torpor

Answer 18

A state of laziness or lifelessness

Question 19

Tumultuous

Answer 19

Marked by violent or overwhelming turbulence or upheaval

Question 20

Uncouth

Answer 20

Uncivilized, lacking manners or politeness