Frankenstein Vocab

Vocab

Ardent/Ardour

characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity

candor

unreserved, honest, or sincere expression

despondency

the state of being despondent or extremely low in spirits

disconsolate

dejected, downcast

terror

fear consisting of a building sense of foreboding and suspense toward the unknown (future oriented)

horror

fear consisting of overwhelming revulsion, disgust, and loathing (present or past oriented)

sympathy

The ability to share another persons feelings and concerns, with the accompanying delight in their joys and grief in their sorrows

assuage

to lessen the intensity

benevolent

marked by or disposed to doing good

odious

arousing or deserving hatred

Vacillate

to waver in mind, will, or feeling; hesitate in choice of opinions or courses

insuperable

so great or severe that it cannot be defeated or dealt with successfully

Languid

weakness or weariness of body or mind

poignant

painfully affecting the feelings

Ameliorate

to make better or more tolerable

convalescence

to recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness

ignominy

deep personal humiliation or disgrace