Chapter 9 — Vocabulary
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 9
- remorse
- Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
- complacency
- A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
- fortitude
- Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength.
- irksome
- Irritating or annoying.
- abhorrence
- A feeling of extreme repugnance or aversion; utter loathing.
- sacrilege
- Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
- depraved
- Morally corrupt; wicked.
- countenance
- A person's face or facial expression.
- ephemeral
- Lasting for a very short time; transient.
- sublime
- Of outstanding spiritual, intellectual, or moral worth; inspiring awe through grandeur.
- aiguilles
- Sharp, needle-like peaks of rock, especially in the Alps.
- precipice
- A very steep rock face or cliff; figuratively, a dangerous situation.
- impetuous
- Moving forcefully or rapidly; acting without forethought.
- ravine
- A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides, typically formed by running water.