"Meet Victor Frankenstein" Vocabulary

What is the definition of the word 'dissipate'?

• To gather or collect.

• To concentrate or condense.

• To unite or assemble.

• To scatter or disperse

John is a construction worker. Which word best describes the physical or mental exertion he experiences on a daily basis?

• struggle

• difficulty

• effort

• strain

What is the meaning of the word 'relinquished'?

• To forcefully take control of something.

• To share something with others.

• To hold onto something tightly.

• To voluntarily give up or let go of something.

What does the word 'exonerate' mean?

• To absolve someone from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or mistake.

• To ignore or overlook a wrongdoing or mistake.

• To punish someone for a wrongdoing or mistake.

• To accuse someone of a wrongdoing or mistake.

Which word refers to courage and strength in facing difficulties?

• fortitude

• courage

• strength

• fearlessness

Answer explanation

Courage and strength are used in the question- therefore, they shouldn't be the answer! While fearlessness is similar to courage, it doesn't apply to facing "difficulty". Fortitude is the strongest answer.

What is the definition of the word 'repellent'? Ex: "I found his very presence repellent."

• Something that is able to repel or drive away something else.

• Something that is attracted to something else.

• To push or force something away.

• A substance used to repel insects.

Which word means fluent or persuasive speaking or writing?

• incoherence

• eloquence

• rambling

• articulation

What does the word 'fastidious' mean?

• Being very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

• Being indifferent and apathetic.

• Being disorganized and messy.

• Being careless and negligent.

Which word means unable to be changed or reversed?

• irreversible

• unchangeable

• immutable

• irrevocable

What is the definition of the word 'arduous'?

• difficult or strenuous

• relaxing or leisurely

• simple or uncomplicated

• easy or effortless