Vocabulary Check: Frankenstein 12-15

What does the word "venerable" most nearly mean?

• Young and inexperienced

• Respected and honored

• Untrustworthy and deceitful

• Common and ordinary

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "exhortation"?

• A casual conversation

• A strong urging or encouragement

• A humorous anecdote

• A detailed explanation

The term "verdure" is most closely related to which of the following?

• Dryness and aridity

• Lush green vegetation

• Cold and icy conditions

• Urban landscapes

What is the meaning of "declamatory"?

• Quiet and reserved

• Expressive and rhetorical

• Unclear and ambiguous

• Simple and straightforward

The word "vagabond" refers to someone who is:

• A settled homeowner

• A wandering traveler

• A wealthy aristocrat

• A skilled craftsman

What does "indelibly" mean in the context of a memory or impression?

• Temporarily

• Permanently

• Faintly

• Unreliably

To "expostulate" means to:

• Agree without question

• Argue earnestly against something

• Laugh uncontrollably

• Remain silent

A "disquisition" is best described as:

• A brief note

• A lengthy and formal discussion

• A casual remark

• A humorous story