Frankenstein vocabulary
by Mary Shelley, 1818
24 useful words from Frankenstein, from easier to harder. Each has a simple meaning and an example sentence, so you learn words you can actually use, not just recognise.
- familynoun
A group of people related by blood or marriage.
“She spent the weekend with her family.”
- friendnoun
A person whom one knows and has a bond of mutual affection.
“He is my best friend.”
- attentionnoun
The act of focusing on something or someone.
“Please pay attention to the instructions.”
- respectnoun
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
“She has great respect for her teacher.”
- marriagenoun
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners.
“Their marriage lasted for over 30 years.”
- povertynoun
The state of being extremely poor.
“Many people live in poverty.”
- pridenoun
A feeling of deep pleasure from one's own achievements.
“He takes pride in his work.”
- hopenoun
A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
“She has hope for a better future.”
- supportverb
To bear all or part of the weight; hold up.
“He supports his family financially.”
- couragenoun
The ability to do something that frightens one.
“It takes courage to speak in public.”
- sicknessnoun
The state of being ill.
“She was absent due to sickness.”
- affectionnoun
A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
“She showed her affection with a hug.”
- virtuenoun
Behavior showing high moral standards.
“Honesty is a virtue.”
- emotionnoun
A strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances or relationships.
“He couldn't hide his emotions.”
- healthnoun
The state of being free from illness or injury.
“She is in good health.”
- knowledgenoun
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
“He has a vast knowledge of history.”
- attentionnoun
Notice taken of someone or something.
“The teacher asked for the students' attention.”
- desirenoun
A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
“She has a desire to travel the world.”
- ambitionnoun
A strong desire to do or achieve something.
“His ambition is to become a doctor.”
- sorrownoun
A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune.
“She felt deep sorrow after her pet died.”
- companionnoun
A person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time.
“The dog was his faithful companion.”
- griefnoun
Deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.
“He was overcome with grief after the funeral.”
- destinynoun
The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.
“He believed it was his destiny to become a leader.”
- miserynoun
A state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body.
“The cold weather added to their misery.”
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