frankenstein c1-4 vocab Flashcards
1
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enterprise
A
project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort.
2
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foreboding
A
earful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.
3
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fervent
A
having or displaying a passionate intensity.
4
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ardent
A
enthusiastic or passionate
5
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enticement
A
something used to attract or to tempt someone; a lure.
6
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fortitude
A
courage in pain or adversity.
7
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dauntless
A
fearlessness
8
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assailed
A
either:
- violently attacked
- harshly criticized
9
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prudence
A
the quality of being prudent; cautiousness.
10
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emaciated
A
abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.
11
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benevolence
A
kindness
12
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countenance
A
- a person’s face or facial expression.
- support
- (verb) admit as acceptable
13
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paroxysm
A
a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.
14
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ameliorate
A
to make better
15
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harrowing
A
distressing
