Frankenstein vocab words #3 Flashcards

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relinquish

A

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 reluctance (unwillingness to do something) 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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6
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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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7
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malignity

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

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8
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predilection

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tendency to do something in favor of something (predisposition)

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9
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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 of 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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tending to bring about; being partly responsible for

19
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degrade

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reduce in worth or character usually verbally