frankenstein vocab list #2

quiz

ardently

very enthusiastically or passionately.

sacrilege

behaviour that shows great disrespect for a holy place or object

countenance

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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

disgracefully bad or unpleasant, evil intentions

elude

evade or escape from

clemency

mercy; lenience

abhorred

regard with disgust and hatred

impervious

not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by.

uncouth

lacking good manners, refinement, or grace

allure

powerfully attract or charm; tempt

purloin

steal

enigmatic

difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious

tenement

a type of building shared by multiple dwellings, with shared entrance

gall

bold and impudent behavior

alleviate

make suffering, or a problem less severe.

sanguinary

involving or causing much bloodshed

indolence

avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness