Frankenstein Vocab 2

ardently

very enthusiastically or passionaltely

sacrilege

violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred

countenance

a person’s face or facial expression

sublime

of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe

surmount

overcome (a difficulty or obstacle)

precipitous

dangerously high or steep

diabolically

as a devil; in an evil manner

elude

evade or escape from (a danger, enemy or pursuer) typically in a skillful or cunning way

clemency

mercy; lenience

abhorred

regard with disgust and hatred

impervious

not allowing fluid to pass through

uncouth

lacking good manners, refinement, or grace

allure

powerfully attract or charm; tempt

purloin

steal(something)

enigmatic

difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious

tenement

a piece of land held by an owner

gall

bold and impudent behavior

alleviate

make a problem less severe

sanguinary

involving or causing much bloodshed

indolence

avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness