Frankenstein vocab quiz

Abhorrence

A feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing

Alchemist

One who practices alchemy, especially the attempt to turn base metals into gold

Animation

The state of being alive or active

Ardent

Enthusiastic or passionate

Ascent

A climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill

Augment

To make something greater by adding to it; increase

Chimerical

Existing only as the product of unchecked imagination, fantastically visionary or improbable.

Conjecture

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

Consummation

The point at which something is complete or finalized; the ultimate end

Countenance

A person’s face or facial expression

Dauntless

Showing fearlessness and determination

Desolate

Deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness

Disconsolate

Without consolation or comfort; unhappy

Exhortation

An address or communication urging someone to do something

Fastidious

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

Ignoble

Not honorable ion character or purpose; of humble origin

Imbue

To inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality

Inclemency

The quality of being severe, harsh, or unfavorable (often referring to weather)

Machination

A plot or scheme

Repose

A state of rest, sleep, or tranquility