Frankinstein Vocabulary Quiz

What does “flicker” mean?

• To shine unsteadily or briefly

• To run quickly

• To make a loud noise

• To clean something

What is a “laboratory”?

• A place where animals live

• A place where scientific experiments are carried out

• A kind of machine

• A type of food

What does “fierce” mean?

• Very calm and gentle

• Very strong, violent, or intense

• Very small and weak

• Very quiet

The word “rumble” is often used to describe:

• A storm or thunder sound

• A bright light

• A person whispering

• A bird singing

What does “unholy” mean?

• Very holy and pure

• Not sacred, evil, or wicked

• Very clean and tidy

• Full of kindness

What does “stench” mean?

• A very strong, unpleasant smell

• A kind of loud music

• A warm feeling

• A soft fabric

To “soak” something means:

• To dry it out completely

• To cover it with paint

• To make it very wet by leaving it in liquid

• To heat it until it burns

What does “greasy” describe?

• Something that feels clean and dry

• Something covered with oil or fat

• Something very bright

• Something noisy

What does it mean to “gasp”?

• To breathe in suddenly, often with surprise or shock

• To shout loudly at someone

• To whisper quietly

• To laugh out loud

To “scurry” means:

• To run quickly with short steps, like a small animal

• To walk slowly and carefully

• To jump up and down

• To lie down and rest