Frankenstein Vocab List 4

Ennui

(n) A deep sense of boredom or dissatisfaction arising from a lack of excitement or purpose

Illustrious

(adj) Highly distinguished or respected for past achievements

Tumult

(n) A state of noisy confusion or disorder; emotional upheaval

Squalid

(adj) Extremely dirty or unpleasant, often due to neglect or poverty

Gaunt

(adj). Extremely thin and worn, often from hunger, illness, or suffering

Unremitting

(adj) Never relaxing or stopping; constant and relentless

Provocation

(n) An action or speech that causes a strong reaction (anger) —> (provoke)

Inexorable

(adj) Impossible to stop or persuade; unyielding

Ravenous

(adj) Extremely hungry; voracious or eager for satisfaction

Politic

(adj) Wise, prudent, or shrewd in practical matters

Deposed

(v) removed from office or power, often forcefully

Supposition

(n) an uncertain belief or assumption

Apothecary

(n) A person who prepared and sold medicine —> an early pharmacist

Repugnance

(n) Intense disgust or aversion

Vexations

(n) Things that cause annoyance, frustration, or distress

Torpor

(n) A state of physical or mental inactivity; sluggishness

Inquietude

(n) Restlessness or anxiety; a state of unease

Formidable

(adj) Inspiring fear or respect through being powerful, intense, or capable

Obliterate

(v) to destroy completely; erase all traces of something

Augmented

(v) made greater in size

Languor

(n) A state of tiredness or dreamy weakness, often pleasant but also indicating exhaustion

Acme

(n) The highest point or peak of something, in terms of achievement or intensity

Invective

(n) Harsh or insulting language used to criticize or blame

Unabated

(adj) Without any reduction in intensity or strength

Adversary 

(n) One’s opponent in a conflict or contest