Vocab B2-C2, opening chapters of Frankenstein

He was (a)   with a deep sense of curiosity when he understood the themes of Frankenstein.

Despite the setbacks, he maintained an (a)   pursuit of knowledge, refusing to give up.

At first, his interest in alchemy was merely a (a)   , but it quickly grew into an all-consuming passion.

The professor praised his accomplishments with an elaborate (a)   , highlighting his contributions to science.

After such intense work, his period of (a)   was a welcome relief, allowing him time to recover.

The scientist was (a)   to the harsh conditions of his laboratory after years of relentless experimentation.

He approached his research with (a)   , refusing to abandon his goal despite numerous challenges.

The (a)   nature of his dreams made others doubt him, but he was undeterred by their skepticism.

His (a)   in completing the final stages of his project led to numerous missed opportunities.

After the failure of his experiment, he fell into a state of (a)   , unsure of his next steps.