Ch. 12-14 Frankenstein Vocab

venerable

(adj) old and highly respected; deserving of respect due to one’s age and achievements

arbiter

(n) a person invested with the power to settle an argument or make a decision; a person whose judgment is considered authoritative.

cursory

(adj) hasty or rapid; done or made quickly

virtuous

(adj) morally good; having or showing virtue

esteem

(v) to regard very highly; to admire or respect someone or something

mutual

(adj) shared in common ; directed by each toward the other; between two or more people or groups

kindle

(v) to ignite a fire; to spark, arouse, or start something

aspire

(v) to want to have or achieve something

former

(n) the first of two things just mentioned

loathe

(v) to feel intense hatred toward someone or something