Frankenstein Vocabulary List #2 Flashcards

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precarious

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uncertain, dangerous, risky

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enraptured

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to move to delight

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provocation

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causing someone irritation

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propagated

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to reproduce

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sophisms

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a plausible but mistaken argument

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profundity

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a deep intellectual ability

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presentiment

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premonition, a sense of something about to occur

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condescension

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patronizing manner

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conflagration

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a big and destructive fire

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tumult

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commotion, noise, or uproar

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supplication

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humble and earnest request or prayer

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mandate

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an authoritative command

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adverse

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unfavorable, harmful

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verdure

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fresh greenness of flourishing vegetation

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conjecture

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guess or theory based on inconclusive facts

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dispelling

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driving away, scattering

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efface

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rub out, to obliterate

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approbation

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approval, favorable opinion

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guile

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deceit, sly tricks

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absolution

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freeing from guilt or blame

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venerable

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deserving respect because of age, character, or importance