Frankenstein 4 Flashcards

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pointlessness or uselessness

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Futility

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another term for sate./satisfied to the full; satiated

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Satiate

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accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

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Venerable

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too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous

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Tedious

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foretell or prophesy a future event

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Prognosticate

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erase (a mark) from a surface./make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous

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Efface

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regard with disgust and hatred

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Abhor

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in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

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Despondent

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acting or done quickly and without thought or care./moving forcefully or rapidly

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Impetuous

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uncontrolled; unconstrained

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Unbridled

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(of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed/not able to be forgotten or removed

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Indelible

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morally corrupt; wicked

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Depraved

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(of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed/weak or faint from illness or fatigue

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Languid

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(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent

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Dire

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having a lot of space inside; roomy

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Capacious

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