Frankenstein Vocabulary: Unit 2

Conflagration

A large disastrous fire that destroys lots of land, property, and buildings.

Countenance

A person’s facial expressions

Cursory

Done quickly and without paying attention to small details

Debilitated

Made very weak or sick

Detrimental

Causing harm, damage, or injury

Diabolical

Extremely Evil, having the qualities of a devil.

Dilate

To make wider or larger; cause to expand

Emaciated

Abnormally thin

epithets

A descriptive word or phrase added or used in place of a person’s or thing’s name

Exhortation

a speech or written passage intended to persuade, inspire, or encourage.

conflagration example

The conflagration that occured on Belcher street destroyed many homes.

Countenance example

The doctor’s countenance helped Emily relax for the procedure

Cursory Example

The cursory business proposal caused the marketing department to work overtime.

Debilitated example

The hurricane debilitated the cities dams and infrastructure.

Detrimental example

Malcolm’s broken elbow caused him to lose a detrimental amount of time on his school wor

Diabolical example

The state Mark left his work space is diabolical.

Dilate example

The optometrist dilated my eyes for my eye exam.

Emaciated example

Julie looked emaciated when she was had a stomach bug.

Epithets example

The teacher explained “Alexander the Great” and Ivan the Terrible” are examples of epithets

Exhortation example

President Churchill made an exhortation speech to the soldiers to ensure they are willing to die for their country.