Frankenstein-Letters&chapters1-3 Flashcards

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Assail (v.)

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To violently attack

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Celestial (adj.)

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Relating to a heavenly body in the sky; a UFO

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Ardent (adj.)

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Enthusiastic or very passionate

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Derive (v.)

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To originate from something

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Amass (v.)

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To gather

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Emaciate (v.)

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To make weak or feeble.

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Countenance (n.)

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Face, facial expressions

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Daemon (n.)

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An evil spirit or monster

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Liniment (n.)

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A medicine rubbed in the skin; skin oil.

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Harrowing (adj.)

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Extremely disturbing or distressing

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Doppelgänger (n.)

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A mirror image of an image; an alter ego.

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Indefatigable (adj.)

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Tireless

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Benevolent (adj.)

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kind, generous

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Afflict (v.)

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To cause pain or trouble to.

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Sublime (adj.)

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Of amazing beauty.

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Chimera (n.)

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A mythical beast made of various body parts

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Delineate (v.)

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To describe or portray something

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Docile (adj.)

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Calm, relaxed, agreeable.

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Diffident (adj.)

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Modest or shy because of lack of confidence.

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Promontory (n.)

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Steep, rocky ridge.