Frankenstein Vocabulary WKs 1&2

Analyze the meaning of the word "Dauntless" and choose the sentence that best uses the word in context.

• The dauntless explorer hesitated at the sight of the towering mountain.

• The dauntless explorer charged forward, undeterred by the towering mountain.

• The dauntless explorer decided to turn back after seeing the towering mountain.

• The dauntless explorer was unsure about climbing the towering mountain.

Choose a sentence using the word "Solicitude" that demonstrates its meaning.

• Her solicitude was evident when she ignored her friend's distress.

• Her solicitude was evident when she laughed at her friend's distress.

• Her solicitude was evident when she comforted her friend in distress.

• Her solicitude was evident when she left her friend in distress.

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of "Conjecture"?

• The scientist's conjecture was based on years of empirical data.

• The scientist's conjecture was a wild guess with no basis.

• The scientist's conjecture was a proven fact.

• The scientist's conjecture was a detailed analysis.

Analyze the meaning of "Capitulate" and select the sentence that correctly uses the word.

• The army decided to capitulate after winning the battle.

• The army decided to capitulate after losing the battle.

• The army decided to capitulate before the battle began.

• The army decided to capitulate during their victory celebration.

Choose a sentence using the word "Paroxysm" that accurately reflects its meaning.

• She experienced a paroxysm of laughter during the funeral.

• She experienced a paroxysm of calm during the storm.

• She experienced a paroxysm of silence during the concert.

• She experienced a paroxysm of boredom during the exciting movie.

Which sentence best uses the word "Alchemist" in context?

• The alchemist was known for his skills in modern chemistry.

• The alchemist was known for his skills in turning lead into gold.

• The alchemist was known for his skills in digital technology.

• The alchemist was known for his skills in culinary arts.

Analyze the meaning of "Indefatigable" and choose the sentence that best uses the word.

• The indefatigable worker took frequent breaks.

• The indefatigable worker was often tired and sluggish.

• The indefatigable worker continued tirelessly throughout the night.

• The indefatigable worker was known for his laziness.

Choose a sentence using the word "Chimerical" that demonstrates its meaning.

• His chimerical ideas were practical and easily implemented.

• His chimerical ideas were realistic and grounded.

• His chimerical ideas were fantastical and impractical.

• His chimerical ideas were ordinary and mundane.

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of "Panegyric"?

• The panegyric was a harsh critique of the author's work.

• The panegyric was a detailed analysis of the author's work.

• The panegyric was a glowing tribute to the author's work.

• The panegyric was a brief mention of the author's work.

Analyze the meaning of "Reprobate" and select the sentence that correctly uses the word.

• The reprobate was praised for his virtuous actions.

• The reprobate was known for his moral integrity.

• The reprobate was shunned for his immoral behavior.

• The reprobate was celebrated for his ethical conduct.