Frankenstein II Flashcards
(36 cards)
deplore
To feel or express strong disapproval of
immured
Enclose or confine (someone) against their will
noisome
stinking; putrid
sagacity
wisdom
expostulate
To argue honestly and in an attempt to dissuade or show strong disapproval
sanguinary
bloody
feint
false attack
sedulous
hard working; diligent
exordium
the beginning of anything
sophism
a clever but misleading argument
ignominy
(n.) shame and disgrace
augury
an omen or prophecy
physiognomy
(n.)- the art of judging human character on facial features
diffidence
shyness; lack of confidence
insuperable
incapable of being overcome
penury
extreme poverty
chimerical
imaginary; fantastic
tyros
beginners; novices
fervent
passionate
dross
waste; worthless matter
predilection
preference
inexorable
impossible to stop or prevent
prudent
wise, careful, or cautious
pedantry
(n.) a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details