vocab frankenstein 11-16

disconsolate

(adj.) deeply unhappy or dejected; without hope, beyond consolation

barbarity

cruelty

pensive

thoughtful

hovel

a small, miserable dwelling

arbiter

judge

unsullied

not spoiled or made impure

flagrant

glaringly bad; outrageous

emulation

envy

deprecate

to express disapproval of

instigate

to provoke

myriad

a very large number

gesticulation

a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words.

respite

a period of relief or rest

ogre

monster

benignity

compassion; gentleness; fondness