Frankenstein vocab

enterprise

a purposeful or industrious undertaking

surpass

to be greater in scope or size than some standard

phenomenon

any state or process known through the senses

satiate

fill with satisfaction

expedition

a journey organized for a particular purpose

ascertain

learn or discover with confidence

ardor

a feeling of strong eagerness

industrious

characterized by hard work and perseverance

astonishment

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

endeavor

attempt by employing effort

discernment

the trait of judging wisely and objectively

deduce

conclude by reasoning

divine

to perceive through some inexplicable perceptive powers

avidity

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead of something

fervent

characterized by intense emotion

citadel

a stronghold for shelter during the battle

invulnerable

immune to attack; impregnable

multifarious

having many aspects

acquisition

the act of contracting or assuming possession of something

pioneer

open up and explore a new area

comprehensive

broad in scope

apprehension

understanding; grasp.

recourse

something or someone turned to for assistance or security

minutia

a small or minor detail

precept

a set of beliefs that is taught