Frankenstein Vocab set 3 Flashcards

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1
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Relinquish

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Turn away from; give up

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2
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Idleness

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The trait of being idle (Avoiding work; being lazy)out of a reluctance (unwillingness to do something) to work

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3
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Panegyric

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Formally expressing praise (accepting/admiration)

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4
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Brink

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The edge of a steep place

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5
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Acuteness

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The quality of having a sharp edge or point

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Immutable

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Not subject or susceptible(influenced by) to change or variation( a change or a difference)

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Malignity

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Quality of being disposed (inclined to) to evil; intense ill will

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Predilection

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A predisposition(tendency to do something) in favor of something

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Incipient

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Only partly in existence; imperfectly formed

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10
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Facile

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Easily achieved effortless

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11
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Entreaty

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Earnest or urgent request

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12
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Intricacy

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The quality of having elaborately complex detail (intricate)

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13
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Progeny

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The immediate descendants of a person (grandparents and parents)

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14
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Alloy

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A mixture containing two or more metallic elements (mixture of steel and iron)

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15
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Transitory

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Lasting a very short time

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16
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Physiognomy

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Study of the human face

17
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Abortive

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Failing to accomplish an intended result

18
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Conducive

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having the property of conducting something