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Frankenstein Vocabulary

Terms in this set (29)

slaked (Verb)
feel or express great loathing for; to detest utterly
wallet (Noun)
a bag for carrying miscellaneous articles while traveling
purloin (Verb)
o appropriate wrongfully and often by a breach of trust; to steal
disconsolate (Adj.)
cheerless; dejected; downcast; unhappy
unremitting (Adj.)
nonstop; incessant
discompose (Verb)
to upset; to destroy the composure of
fortnight (Noun)
two weeks
dispatch (Verb)
to send off or away with promptness or speed (example: He dispatched a letter. An ambulance was immediately dispatched.); to dispose of (something, such as a task) rapidly or efficiently; to kill with quick efficiency; to defeat
diffident (Adj.)
retiring; self-effacing; shy; reserved;: hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence; unassertive
viands (Noun)
provisions; food
portmanteau (Noun)
large suitcase
intercourse (Noun)
communication; dealings; exchange especially of feelings or thoughts
imprecate (Verb)
to curse; to utter (a curse) or invoke (evil) against someone or something
malignity (Noun)
intense ill will
benignity (Noun)
kindliness
entreaties (Noun)
earnest requests
wherefore (adverb)
for what reason; why; therefore
remiss (Adj.)
negligent in the performance of work or duty; careless; showing neglect or inattention
woe (Noun)
a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
avail (Verb)
to be of use or advantage; to produce or result in a gain or advantage
avail (Noun)
advantage toward attainment of a goal or purpose; use
wont (Adj.)
accustomed to; use to (got up early as he is wont to do)
repast (Noun)
a meal
wan (Adj.)
suggestive of poor health; sickly; pallid (colorless or pale); lacking vitality; feeble
purport (Noun)
meaning; significance; gist; import
purport (Verb)
to claim
presentiment (Noun)
premonition; foreboding
disconcerted (Adj.)
confused; bewildered
remonstrate (Verb)
protest; plead in objection
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