Frankenstein Vocab

Affability

the quality of being pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to, friendly, or cordial

Apathy

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Conciliating

to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over

Consecrated

declared sacred; devoted to some purpose

Dross

something regarded as worthless; rubbish

Endue

to invest or endow with some gift, quality, or faculty

Filial

befitting or related to a child or offspring; due from a son or daughter

Immutable

unchanging over time

Impertinent

presumptuous; not showing proper respect; rude

Incipient

in an initial stage; beginning to exist or appear

Inclement

not kind or merciful; severe or rough

Paroxysm

a fit, attack, or sudden increase of symptoms; a violent outburst

Pedantry

excessive concern with minor details and rules; an undue display of learning

Penury

extreme poverty; destitution

Physiognomy

the face or countenance especially when regarded as indicative of character

Predilection

a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference

Progeny

a descendant or offspring, as a child, plant, or animal

Recourse

a source of help in a difficult situation

Slough

to dispose or get rid of; cast off

Tyro

a beginner in learning anything; novice