Frankenstein Vocab 1

Absolution

the act of forgiving someone for having done something wrong or sinful

sentence: some people desire absolution for their sins, for they cannot go to heaven without forgiveness.

Ameliorate

to make better or more tolerable

sentence: some people's goal is to ameliorate the state of our environment, for its improvement is essential for the success of many species.

Countenance

expression, visage, look

sentence: her countenance was deceitful, for the smirk on her face revealed ulterior motives.

Desolation

grief, sadness

desolation: in lord of the rings, arwen faces a state of desolation when aragorn leaves her because she cannot live without him.

Fervent

exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling; zealous

fervent: anakin's feelings towards padme are fervent, to the point where his passion leads to his demise.

Impertinent

given to or characterized by insolent rudeness

sentence: my table manners are often impertinent because I rest my elbows on the table which people believe is rude.

Incessantly

without interruption or relief: in an unceasing manner

sentence: I have an incessant need to make my bed in the morning, nothing will stop me from completing this ritual even if I'm doing my laundry that day.

Indignation

anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy

sentence: frankenstein's monster has feelings of indignation towards frankenstein because he abandoned the monster, leading to his inevitable resentment.

Inexorable

not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped: relentless

sentence: emperor palpatine could be considered inexorable because even after his repeated defeat, he continues to try and create a new empire.

Palpable

capable of being touched or felt: tangible; easily perceptible or noticeable

sentence: in the hunger games, the reapings always caused a palpable fear across the districts, a sense of tension that you could almost feel through the tv.

Reproach

n: an expression of rebuke or disapproval

v: the action of rebuking or disapproving

sentence: when anakin turned to the dark side, obi wan reproached him and his actions, for was disappointed in the outcome of his treacherous jedi training.

Vehement

intensely emotional: impassioned, fervid

sentence: west park high school continues to become increasingly vehement about their phone policy because students are more distracted than ever, leading to strict policies.