Chapter 6 — Vocabulary
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 6
- antipathy
- A deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion.
- encomiums
- Warm expressions of praise; eulogies or tributes.
- approbation
- Approval or praise, especially formal or official.
- salubrious
- Health-giving; wholesome; conducive to well-being.
- perambulations
- Walks or journeys, especially leisurely or extended ones.
- docile
- Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive or compliant.
- diffident
- Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
- vacillating
- Wavering between different opinions or actions; indecisive.
- immutable
- Unchanging over time; unable to be altered.
- dissipate
- To dispel or cause to disappear; to scatter.
- eulogy
- A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
- inglorious
- Not bringing fame or honor; shameful or ignominious.
- dilatoriness
- The quality of being slow or late; tardiness.
- convalescence
- The gradual recovery of health and strength after illness.
- partiality
- Unfair bias in favor of one person or thing; favoritism.