Frankenstein Vocab Chapter 1-4 Flashcards
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Deplore
To hate, dislike, or strongly disapprove of something
Pittance
A very small amount of money
Sullen
Behaving in a gloomily silent manner; seemingly resentful because one refuses to talk or smile.
Fervent
Felt very strongly; characterized by an intensity of feeling.
Imbible
to drink a liquid, to take ideas into the mind.
Chimera
A monster from Greek mythology that has a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a snake’s tail; something that exists only in the imagination and not in reality.
Transmute
To transform the form or nature of something.
Indefatigable
Capable of working for a very long time without being fatigued.
Application
The act or habit of applying oneself to a task; diligent effort.
Dogmatism
The tendency to assert that one’s beliefs are true without considering the evidence or the opinions of others; arrogant assertion of opinion as truth.
Bestow
To give as a gift; to bequeath or confer a gift, honor, or right.
Ardent
Characterized by a warmth or intensity of feeling.
Exalt
To praise highly; to raise in rank, stature, or power.
Magnitude
The size, extent, or importance of something.
Disquiet
To make someone worried or nervous.
Engross
To engage the whole attention of someone.
Deference
Behaviour that shows the respect or esteem due to an elder or superior.
