Frankenstein Ch 1-6 Vocab

Pertinacity

not giving up

Phenoma

udually extraordinary or remarkable

Eccentricities

against conventional pattern

Effusions

a pouring out of expressions or feelings

Inuring

to become used to something undesirable

Capitulated

surrender on terms or conditions

Paroxysm

a spasm fit or sudden outburst

Ameliorate

improve, to become or make better

Indefatigable

tireless

Penury

very great poverty

Ardour

great intensitiy

Filial

pertaining to son or daughter

Predilection

preference to

Chimerical

imaginary goals

Avidity

negative eagerness

Averred

to declare

progeny

descendants or children

Menaced

threaten, or put in peril

Benighnity

kind and gracious

Chaise

two wheeled horse carriage

Physiognomy

facial features

facile

easily done

Delineate

describe in words

Fetter

tie up at the feet