Frankenstein Vocabulary Flashcards
Fervent (adj)
passionate, glowing
Eccentric (adj)
deviating from a conventional pattern
Ardent (adj)
characterized by strong enthusiasm
Induce (verb)
to persuade or cause to happen
Inure (verb)
to become used to something undesirable by prolonged subjection
Inexorable (adj)
relentless, unyielding
Ameliorate (verb)
improve, to become or make better
Inclement (adj)
stormy, unfavorable
Impudent (adj)
bold; rude; impolite
Prognosticate (verb)(noun)
to predict on the basis of present indications; prognostication
Fortitude (noun)
determination; strength
Zeal (noun)
eagerness, enthusiasm
Abstruse (adj)
difficult to understand
Languid (adj)
lacking energy or enthusiasm
Perverse (adj)
abnormal, different
Vacillate (verb)
to be between; to waver
Diffident (adj)
shy; lacking in self-confidence
Eulogy (noun)
speech or writing in praise of the dead
Venerable (adj)
worthy of respect or reverence due to age, character, or importance
Candor (noun)
honesty, sincerity
Conjecture (verb)
guess, theorize
Wanton (adj)
reckless, immoral
Absolve (verb)
to free from guilt or blame
Obdurate (adj)
stubborn, obstinate; not repentant
