Frankenstein Vocab 2 Flashcards

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imbibe

A

take in liquids

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2
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relinquishing

A

the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task ect.

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3
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multifarious

A

having many aspects / parts

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4
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benevolent

A

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding

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5
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benignity

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the quality of being kind and gentle

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6
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repine

A

express dissatisfaction

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indefatigable

A

showing sustained (without interruption) enthusiasm with persistent energy

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endeavor

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a purposeful or industrious (diligent and hardworking) undertaking (promise)

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pittance

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very little , small payment

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reverential

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feeling or manifesting (demonstrating) great respect or awe (respect with a little bit of fear or nervousness)

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11
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disinclined

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unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval

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12
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interment

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the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

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13
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erroneously

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in a mistaken manner

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14
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abide

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dwell / live

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prepossess

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cause to be preoccupied

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16
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reprobate

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a person without moral scruples (reluctant to do what you know is wrong)

17
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abstruse

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difficult to penetrate

18
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ardent

A

characterized by intense emotion

19
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beneficence

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the quality of being kind or helpful or generous

20
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apparition

A

a ghostly appearing figure