Frankenstein Vocabulary

foreboding

a feeling of evil to come

fervent

characterized by intense emotion

desolation

a bleak atmosphere

satiate

fill to satisfaction

ardor

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

effusion

an unrestrained expression of emotion

inure

cause to accept or become hardened to

earnestness

the trait of being serious or sincere

fortitude

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity

disposition

your usual mood

suppliant

one praying humbly for something

prudence

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

industrious

characterized by hard work and perseverance

emaciated

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

repose

the absence of mental stress or anxiety

countenance

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

impertinent

inproperly forward or bold

fastidious

giving and careful attention to detail, meticulous

discernment

the trait of judging wisely and objectively

ameliorate

to make better

pittance

an inadequate payment

vehement

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions

predilection

a predisposition in favor of something

cursory

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

imbue

give qualities or abilities, infuse

respite

a pause from doing something

palpable

able to be felt by tactile examination

affability

a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

affectation

a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

dogmatism

arrogant or stubborn insistence that one's views are correct

abstruse

difficult to understand

recourse

something or someone turned to for assistance or security

minutia

a small or minor detail

consummation

the act of making something complete or perfect

arduous

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion

incessantly

without interruption; constantly

unremitting

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

reproach

a mild rebuke or criticism

delineate

describe in vivid detail

lassitude

weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

livid

(of a light) imparting a deathlike luminosity

languor

inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

pertinacity

persistent determination

odious

extremely unpleasant or repulsive

vacillating

uncertain in purpose or action

salubrious

promoting health

depraved

deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper

precipice

a very steep cliff

venerable

profoundly honored

candor

the quality of being honest and straightforward

ignominious

deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

exculpate

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

indigination

a feeling of righteous anger

wanton

unprovoked or without motive or justification

timorous

shy and fearful by nature

absolution

the act of being formally forgiven

perdition

the place or state in which one suffers eternal punishment

hapless

unfortunate and deserving pity

complacency

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

precipitate

hurl or throw violently

discourse

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

ephemeral

lasting a very short time

impetuous

marked by violent force

pallid

lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

pinnacle

a peak

supple

moving and bending with ease

clemency

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders

implore

beg or request earnestly and urgently

bleak

unpleasantly cold and damp

impervious

not admitting of passage or capable of being affected

grievous

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

pensive

showing deep sadness

despondency

feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless

exhortation

a communication intended to urge or persuade to take action

mortification

strong feelings of embarrassment

cadence

the rhythmic rise and fall of the voice

balmy

mild and pleasant

squalid

foul and run-down and repulsive

vagabond

a wanderer with no established residence or means of support

affluence

abundant wealth

emulation

ambition to equal or excel

treacherous

tending to betray

expostulate

reason with for the purpose of dissuasion

divulge

make known to the public information previously kept secret

deprecate

to express strong disapproval of; deplore

portmanteau

a large travelling bag made of stiff leather

canvass

consider in detail in order to discover essential features

sagacity

the trait of having wisdom and good judgment

supplication

a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service

mediation

a resolution of differences conducted by an impartial party

consternation

sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion

myriad

a large indefinite number

profound

deep and complete, of sleep

appease

overcome or allay

gesticulation

a deliberate and vigorous motion of the hands or body

redress

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

denounce

to accuse or condemn openly as disgraceful

concede

give over

undulation

wavelike motion

haggard

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering