Vocabulary in Frankenstein, Chapters 8-9

Choose the ONE word that BEST fits in ALL blanks in the sample sentences. Write that word in the numbered space.

Words to Choose From

Nouns


abyss
ignominy
enormity
complacency
precipice




Verbs


perpetrate
perpetuate
incline [As a verb this word is stressed on the second syllable, rhyming with "align."]
efface
augment
indulge
refrain
restrain



Others


ignominious [The main stress goes on "-min-."]
ephemeral
unhallowed
irksome

The missing word belongs to what word class (nouns, verbs, others)?

Missing Word:

__ about our high standard of living may cause us to lose it.
She reveled in __, realizing that she had the upper hand and could relax.