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Frankenstein Vocabulary Flashcards

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Fervent (adj)

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passionate, glowing

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Eccentric (adj)

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deviating from a conventional pattern

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Ardent (adj)

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characterized by strong enthusiasm

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Induce (verb)

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to persuade or cause to happen

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Inure (verb)

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to become used to something undesirable by prolonged subjection

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Inexorable (adj)

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relentless, unyielding

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Ameliorate (verb)

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improve, to become or make better

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Inclement (adj)

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stormy, unfavorable

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Impudent (adj)

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bold; rude; impolite

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Prognosticate (verb)(noun)

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to predict on the basis of present indications; prognostication

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Fortitude (noun)

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determination; strength

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Zeal (noun)

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eagerness, enthusiasm

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Abstruse (adj)

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difficult to understand

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Languid (adj)

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lacking energy or enthusiasm

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Perverse (adj)

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abnormal, different

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Vacillate (verb)

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to be between; to waver

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Diffident (adj)

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shy; lacking in self-confidence

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Eulogy (noun)

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speech or writing in praise of the dead

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Venerable (adj)

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worthy of respect or reverence due to age, character, or importance

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Candor (noun)

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honesty, sincerity

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Conjecture (verb)

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guess, theorize

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Wanton (adj)

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reckless, immoral

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Absolve (verb)

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to free from guilt or blame

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Obdurate (adj)

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stubborn, obstinate; not repentant

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Perdition (noun)

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loss of one’s soul; utter loss or destruction

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