Chapter 2 — Vocabulary
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 2
- predilection
- A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.
- chimerical
- Wildly fanciful; existing only in the imagination; impossible and unrealistic.
- ardour
- Intense enthusiasm, passion, or eagerness.
- avidity
- Extreme eagerness or enthusiasm; keen interest.
- apathy
- Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- inclemency
- Severity or harshness, especially of weather.
- ligaments
- Bonds or ties connecting things together (used metaphorically for fate).
- galvanism
- The production of electrical currents from chemical reactions; historically, the theory that electricity could reanimate dead tissue.
- preceptors
- Teachers or instructors, especially in a specialized field.
- repined
- Felt discontent or longing; expressed unhappiness or dissatisfaction.
- tyros
- Beginners or novices in a field of study or activity.
- averred
- Stated or asserted to be the case; declared with confidence.
- filial
- Relating to or due from a son or daughter.
- exploded
- Shown to be false or unfounded; discredited (archaic usage).
- cursory
- Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.