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Frankenstein . Vocabulary part one. 1. fervent adj. showing deep feeling 2. satiate verb to satisfy 3. confer verb to give, grant or bestow 4. requisite adj. required for a purpose 5. ascertaining verb finding out
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Frankenstein Vocabulary part one
1. fervent adj. showing deep feeling • 2. satiate verb to satisfy • 3. confer verb to give, grant or bestow • 4. requisite adj. required for a purpose • 5. ascertaining verb finding out • 6. dispelled verb put to rest (in the sense of fading away) • 7. injunction verb authoritative order • 8. consecrated adj. declared sacred • 9. inuring verb becoming accustomed to (something difficult) • 10. capacious adj. capable of holding much • 11. dross n. unwanted part • 12. dauntless adj. fearless; courageous • 13. amassed verb collected • 14. entreated verb made an earnest request of • 15. suppliant adj. describes one who is humbly begging
16. inexorable adj. relentless • 17. inclinations n. desires • 18. prudence n. wisdom, good judgment • 19. traversed verb crossed • 20. whither adverb to what place • 21. capitulated verb surrendered • 22. impertinent adj. disrespectful; or insolent • 23. conciliating adj. calming; satisfying • 24. culled verb picked out; selected • 25. evinced verb determined clearly • 26. draught n British draft; the portion drunk • 27. paroxysm n. a fit, attack, or sudden increase of symptoms • 28. repose n. sleep • 29. fastidious adj. particular; oversensitive • 30. discernment noun quality of being able to grasp an idea