Frankenstein Flocabulary

The man really did abhor coffee; he couldn't even stand the smell of it.

Abhor means:

• to despise

• to adore

• to be indifferent

The court decided to acquit the defendent. He was free to go.

Acquit means:

• to decide that someone is guilty in a court of law

• to decide that someone is not guilty in a court of law

• to press charges

Tim said that the group was trying to frame him by doctoring the security tapes to make it look like he stole the computer.

Frame means:

• to help someone

• to set someone up for blame

• to fight someone

The creature was hideous- with oozing green skin and bright red eyes, people screamed when they saw him.

Hideous means:

• very ugly or scary

• beautiful

• fresh-looking

The magician was able to conjure a rabbit out of a hat.

Conjure means:

• to make something happen, as if by magic

• to end something

• to imagine something, as if by magic

Heather's grandmother gave her a golden locket, which held a photo of her beloved dog.

Locket is:

• a necklace that holds a photo

• a closed box

• a treasure chest

Willy Wonka seemed to be mad: laughing about nothing, and focusing all of his time on making the strangest candies.

Mad is:

• logical

• crazy, insane

• sad

The sword-fighter swore vengeance on the six-fingered man who killed his father.

Vengeance is:

• revenge

• a gift

• understanding

I suffered greatly and felt wretched.

Wretched means:

• hopeful

• enthusiastic

• miserable, unfortunate