Dracula Vocab Chapters 1,2 Flashcards

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To call or pray for earnestly; to beg.

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Implored

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Inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech.

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Reticent

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2
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Of vital importance; crucial.

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Imperative

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3
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Given to blind or excessive devotion to something.

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Idolatrous

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4
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(Of a book) Having the text translated into several languages.

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Polyglot

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5
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Caused or gave rise to.

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Engendered

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6
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Most noticeable; prominent.

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Salient

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7
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Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

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Imperious

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8
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Endless.

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Interminable

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9
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Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time.

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Forestall

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10
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A person’s facial features or expression.

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Physiognomy

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11
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Like an eagle.

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Aquiline

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12
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A lack of care or attention to duty.

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Remissness

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13
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Commonplace; unromantic; lacking poetic beauty.

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Prosaic

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14
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Being truly so called; genuine.

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Veritable

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