Frankenstein Chapter 1-10 Vocab Words

Inure

Someone becoming accustomed (used) to something unpleasant

Ardent

Enthusiastic or passionate

Avidity

Extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

Marvelous

causing great wonder and is extraordinary

Countenance

a person’s face or facial expression

Paroxysm

A sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity

Conciliating

Stop someone from being angry or discontented

Irrevocably

In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered

Benevolent

well-meaning and kind

Disconsolate

without consolation or comfort; unhappy

Chamois

a type of soft leather

Gallant

a person who is brave, heroic, and chivalrous

Discern

To perceive or recognize something

Multifarious

Many and of various types; varied parts or aspects

Flounder

to struggle mentally and to feel confusion

Galvanism

electricity produced by chemical action

Malignity

The desire to see another person experience pain, injury, or distress

Distemper

A disease of some animals that causes fever and coughing

Cursory

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

Panegyric

A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something

Pedantic

Someone who annoys others by correcting small errors, caring too much about minor details, or showing off their own expertise

Uncouth

someone who lacks good manners, refinement, and grace

Lassitude

State of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Languor

the state of feeling pleasant but tired

Pertinacity

Holding strongly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action

Vacillating

To alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; indecisiveness