Frank 5-8 Vocab

Jeremy Keeshin VOCABULARY 5-8 FRANKENSTEIN Vocabulary word context clue 5 44 at length lassitude succeeded to the tumult I had before endured-A state or feeling of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness. See synonyms at lethargy. 44 I sank to the ground through languor and extreme weakness-Lack of physical or mental energy; listlessness. See synonyms at lethargy. 47 I saw the dreaded spectre glide into the room -A ghostly apparition; a phantom. 48 it was a divine spring, and the season contributed greatly to my convalescence -Gradual return to health and strength after illness. 6 53 the poor woman was very vacillating in her repentance-Inclined to fluctuate; wavering. 56 spring was uncommonly late, when came its beauty compensated for its dilatoriness The quality of being dilatory; lateness; slowness; tardiness; sluggishness. 56 we passed a fortnight in these perambulations; my health and spirits had long been restored - An act of walking, especially for pleasure: amble, meander (often used in plural), 56 they gained additional strength from the salubrious air I breathed- Conducive or favorable to health or well-being 7 61 as soon as the horses arrived, I hurried into a cabriolet and bade farewell to my friend- A two-wheeled, one-horse carriage that has two seats and a folding top. 61 your summits are clear…is this to prognosticate peace or to mock at my unhappiness? - To predict according to present indications or signs; foretell. 63 this is thy funeral, this is thy dirge- A funeral hymn or lament. 63 whose delight was in carnage and misery- Massive slaughter, as in war; a massacre. 8 68 to be obliterated in an ignominious grave- Marked by shame or disgrace: 68 she was dressed in mourning, and her countenance- Appearance, 73 I confessed that I might obtain absolution- The formal remission of sin imparted by a priest, 73 he threatened excommunication…if I continued obdurate- Hardened in wrongdoing or wickedness;