Frankenstein Wordlist

Vocabulary flashcards from Frankenstein wordlist

прах

(ashes)

The powdery residue left after burning a substance.

До берега

(ashore)

On or towards the shore; out of the water.

змушений

(bound)

Obliged; having a duty to do something.

Цілковите знесилення

(breakdown)

A sudden collapse in physical or mental health; failure.

кладовище

(burial ground)

A piece of ground set apart for burying the dead.

припиняти

(cease)

To come to an end or bring to an end.

плащ

(cloak)

An outer garment, typically sleeveless, worn over the shoulders or back.

доказ

(clue)

A piece of evidence or information that helps solve a crime or mystery.

труна

(coffin)

A long, narrow box, typically of wood, in which a dead body is buried or cremated.

скрипіти

(creak)

To make a harsh, scraping sound.

кинджал

(dagger)

A short sword with a pointed blade used for stabbing.

руйнування

(decay)

The process of rotting or decomposition.

Таємна втеча

(elopment)

Running away secretly in order to get married.

повага

(esteem)

Respect and admiration, typically for a person.

знепритомніти

(faint)

To lose consciousness.

лютий

(fierce)

Having or displaying an intense aggressiveness.

мерзенний

(filthy)

Disgustingly dirty.

сніжинка

(flake)

A small piece of something, especially snow.

припадок

(fit)

A sudden attack or convulsion; a sudden burst of emotion or activity.

Два тижні

(fortnight)

A period of two weeks.

прихільність

(goodwill)

Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude.

горювати

(grieve)

To feel intense sorrow.

посміхатись

(grin)

Smile widely.

хватка

(grip)

A firm hold or grasp.

стогін

(groan)

A deep, inarticulate sound conveying pain, grief, or disapproval.

арфа

(harp)

A musical instrument with strings.

ненависть

(hatred)

Intense dislike or ill will.

виття

(howl)

A long, loud, doleful cry of an animal.

необхідний

(indispensable)

Absolutely necessary.

сіпати

(jerk)

A quick, sharp, sudden movement.

Ставати навколішки

(kneel)

To be in or assume a position in which the body is supported by a knee or the knees.

медальйон

(locket)

A small ornamental case, typically with a hinged lid, for holding a portrait or a lock of hair.

помешкання

(lodgings)

A room or set of rooms rented to someone for a temporary stay.

материк

(mainland)

The principal land of a country or area.

безладний

(muddled)

In a confused or disorganized state.

благородний

(noble)

Belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic.

відро

(pail)

A bucket.

посмертний

(posthumous)

Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.

неспокійний

(restless)

Unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom.

нерівний

(rough)

Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.

кермо

(rudder)

A flat piece hinged vertically near the stern of a boat or ship for steering.

Пляма

(speck)

A tiny spot or small piece.

течія

(tide)

The alternate rising and falling of the sea.

безсонний

(wakeful)

Unable to sleep; fully awake.

злий

(wicked)

Evil or morally wrong.

знищити

(wipe out)

To destroy completely.

Що зазнав краху

(wreck)

A ship damaged or sunk at sea

душити

(strangle)

Squeeze or constrict the neck of (a person or animal), typically to cause death.

суворо

(sternly)

(of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.

дворянин

(nobleman)

A man of noble rank or birth.