Chapter 16 Frankenstein Vocab

syndic

definition: a gathering of people with a common interest part of speech: quote: "My papa is a syndic-he is M. Frankenstein-he will punish you."

succour

definition: assistance in times of trouble part of speech: quote: "From you only could I hope for succor, although towards you I felt no sentiment but that of hatred."

malignity

definition: intense ill will; a strong desire to inflict harm part of speech: quote: "In spite of my malignity, it softened and attracted me."

combustibles

definition: materials or liquids that catch fire easily part of speech: noun quote: "As night advanced I placed a variety of combustibles around the cottage..."

imprecate

definition: to invoke evil upon; curse part of speech: quote: "How often did I imprecate curses on the cause of my being!"