Frankenstein Vocabulary: Prologue

Question 1

fervent

Answer 1

passionate, glowing

Question 2

perpetual

Answer 2

never ending, eternal

Question 3

diffusing

Answer 3

to pour out, spread

Question 4

phenomena

Answer 4

fact, event, or circumstance that can be
observed, usually considered extraordinary or
remarkable

Question 5

eccentricities

Answer 5

deviating from a conventional pattern

Question 6

ardent

Answer 6

characterized by strong enthusiasm

Question 7

induce

Answer 7

to persuade

Question 8

requisite

Answer 8

required; a necessity

Question 9

dominion

Answer 9

sphere of influence or control

Question 10

tranquilize

Answer 10

to make calm, peaceful, quiet

Question 11

effusions

Answer 11

a pouring out of unrestrained expressions

or feelings

Question 12

inuring

Answer 12

to become used to something undesirable by

prolonged subjection

Question 13

dauntless

Answer 13

without fright or discouragement

Question 14

inexorable

Answer 14

relentless, unyielding

Question 15

allusion

Answer 15

reference to a historically significant person,

place, or event

Question 16

solicitude

Answer 16

concern, anxious care

Question 17

capitulated

Answer 17

surrender on terms or conditions

Question 18

repose

Answer 18

rest or sleep

Question 19

conciliating

Answer 19

reconciling, a winning over

Question 20

paroxysm

Answer 20

a spasm, fit, or sudden outburst

Question 21

ameliorate

Answer 21

improve, to become or make better