frankenstein vocab Flashcards

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galvanism

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production of electricity by chemical reaction

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dauntless

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unlikely/ unable to be frightened/discouraged/frealess

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capitulated

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to surrender

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ameliorate

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improve, to make better

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prognosticated

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predict future, indicate something

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filial

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family, of children to parents, son or daughter

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metaphysical

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abstract, speculative not based on face

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environs

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the surrounding area or district, environment

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hapless

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unfortunate, doomed

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apothecary

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person who prepared and sold medicines in past times

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solemnity

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being serious

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purlioned

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stolen

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tyrannical

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cruel, unfair

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sagacity

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good judgement, wise

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sublime

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aw inspiring, impressive, magestic

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sedulous

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diligent in application, careful

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politic

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showing good judegment

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omnipotent

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all powerful, almighty

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languor

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lack on energy, languid

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contumely

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harsh language/ treatment arising from haughtiness, rudeness, rude behavior