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Frankenstein: Vocabulary List #2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose a synoynm for ELAPSE:

a)

turn off

b)

pass by

c)

minimize

d)

elaborate

2.

Extreme wickedness:

a)

subdued

b)

enormity

c)

wanton

d)

prolonged

3.

A person who vandalizes a playground could be described as:

a)

altruistic

b)

subdued

c)

sublime

d)

depraved

4.

A person with admirable qualities could be described as:

a)

kindle

b)

gratify

c)

tranquil

d)

sublime

5.

Determine a synonym for spurn:

a)

allow

b)

reject

c)

elapse

d)

disguise

6.

Infamy means...

a)

being famous for the wrong reasons

b)

having a strong performance

c)

lack of sleep

d)

famous for one specific thing

7.

The colors in the new house were subdued as they were mostly shades of beige and white. In this sentence, subdued means...?

a)

overwhelming

b)

soft

c)

eccentric

d)

expensive

8.

Synonyms for this word include: satisfy or please

a)

gratify

b)

depraved

c)

spurn

d)

elapse

9.

Knowing how to _______ a campfire is an important survival skill.

a)

verge

b)

kindle

c)

gratify

d)

spurn

10.

Causing great pain and suffering:

a)

Scourge

b)

Tranquility

c)

Infamy

d)

Gratify

11.

My sister was on the ______ of tears after the character in her favorite book died.

a)

kindling

b)

enormity

c)

infamy

d)

verge

12.

The political figure suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison. In this sentence, what does ignominy mean?

a)

gift

b)

shame

c)

apathy

d)

aloof

13.

Which of the following would be considered detestable?

a)

hate speech

b)

grocery shopping

c)

enjoying a nice day

d)

studying

14.

A lewd or cruel person:

a)

Prolonged

b)

Wanton

c)

Tranquil

d)

Sublime

15.

A pleasant state of mind, with nothing to agitate or cause anxiety, can also be considered ________.

a)

wanton

b)

tranquil

c)

prolonged

d)

depraved

16.

Victor's creature caused him great misery. Which word could be used to describe the pain and torment he experienced?

a)

scourge

b)

pity

c)

frugality

d)

infamy

17.

The visit to the doctor took entirely too long. It was _______.

a)

detestable

b)

elapsed

c)

prolonged

d)

kindled

18.

To start or catch fire:

a)

ignominy

b)

kindle

c)

antipathy

d)

remorse

19.

The enormity of Rue's debt was inexpressible and caused her great anxiety. Enormity can be defined as:

a)

inarticulate

b)

minor

c)

small

d)

extreme

20.

The climate at the office seemed to be negative, so I quickly spurned the job offer.

a)

reject with contempt

b)

reject with uncertainty

c)

accept graciously

d)

accept reluctantly