Vocab List #3: Frankenstein

Question 1

eloquence

Answer 1

n. fluent or persuasive speaking or writing

Question 2

paroxysm

Answer 2

n. violent expression of emotion

Question 3

variegated

Answer 3

adj. varying patterns and colors

Question 4

ardor

Answer 4

n. enthusiasm or passion

Question 5

pandemonium

Answer 5

n. wild disorder or confusion; uproar (city in Hell founded by Lucifer in Paradise Lost)

Question 6

dogmatism

Answer 6

n. tendency to make arrogant assertions without the opinions or consideration of others

Question 7

oleander

Answer 7

n. poisonous evergreen Old World shrub (popular in warm countries)

Question 8

vacillating

Answer 8

v. to be indecisive, to waver

Question 9

rankle

Answer 9

v. to cause keen irritation

Question 11

countenance

Answer 11

n. a facial expression
n. support
v. admit as acceptable or possible

Question 11

sophism

Answer 11

n. an argument based on a mistaken belief (especially one used to decieve)

Question 12

mutability

Answer 12

n. changability

Question 14

proscenium

Answer 14

n. part of theater stage in front of curtain

Question 15

reverential

Answer 15

adj. characterized by reverence

Question 16

hegira

Answer 16

n. Muhammad’s leaving from Mecca to Medina in AD 622, encouraged by opposition of merchants in Mecca and marking consolidation of first Muslim community

Question 17

ignominy

Answer 17

n. public shame or disgrace

Question 18

dross

Answer 18

n. worthlessness, rubbish

Question 19

uncouth

Answer 19

adj. uncivilized, lacking manners

Question 20

repose

Answer 20

n. state of tranquility
v. to be kept in a specific place
v. to place something (confidence, trust, etc.) in

Question 21

imbued

Answer 21

v. to inspire with a feeling

Question 22

sublime

Answer 22

adj. of highest magnificence, so great that it inspires awe

Question 23

evocative

Answer 23

adj. bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind

Question 23

aria

Answer 23

n. long, accompanied song for solo voice

Question 24

lacerate

Answer 24

v. to tear or cut flesh

Question 25

smorgasbord

Answer 25

n. food buffet with variety