Frankenstein Vocab List #1

Foreboding

A feeling that something bad is going to happen soon.

Celestial

Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.

Requisite

A thing that is necessary for the achievement of a specified end.

Ascertain

To find something out for certain; make sure of.

Niche

Shelf on a cliff, a cutout in a wall (shallow recess).

Fortitude

Courage in pain or adversity.

Emaciated

Unusually thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.

Benevolence

The quality of bein well meaning; kindness

Infidel

Someone who lacks religious faith, “one without faith’ someone who doesn’t have the same religious faith/belief as you.

Multifarious

Many and of various types, many aspects (mixed media).

Countenance

A person’s face or facial expression, shows emotional feeling.

Irreparable

(Of injury or loss) impossible to rectify or repair.

Omnipotent

(Of a deity) having unlimited power; able to do anything.

Physiognomy

A person’s facial features or expression, layout of a person’s face. (Can only be changed with plastic surgery)

Arduous

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Vivacity

The quality of being attractive, lively and animated.

Prognosticate

Foretell or prophesy a future event.

Salubrious

Promote health, health-giving.

Complacency

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.

Augment

Make (something) greater by adding to it; increase/

Pinnacle

The most successful point; the culmination, the top. (physical/metaphorical)

Uncouth

Lacing good manners, refinement, or grace.

Pandemonium

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

Arbiter

A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.