Frankenstein Vocabulary: Prologue Flashcards

1
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fervent

A

passionate, glowing

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2
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perpetual

A

never ending, eternal

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3
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diffusing

A

to pour out, spread

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4
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phenomena

A

fact, event, or circumstance that can be
observed, usually considered extraordinary or
remarkable

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5
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eccentricities

A

deviating from a conventional pattern

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6
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ardent

A

characterized by strong enthusiasm

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7
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induce

A

to persuade

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8
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requisite

A

required; a necessity

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9
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dominion

A

sphere of influence or control

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10
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tranquilize

A

to make calm, peaceful, quiet

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11
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effusions

A

a pouring out of unrestrained expressions

or feelings

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12
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inuring

A

to become used to something undesirable by

prolonged subjection

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13
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dauntless

A

without fright or discouragement

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14
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inexorable

A

relentless, unyielding

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15
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allusion

A

reference to a historically significant person,

place, or event

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16
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solicitude

A

concern, anxious care

17
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capitulated

A

surrender on terms or conditions

18
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repose

A

rest or sleep

19
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conciliating

A

reconciling, a winning over

20
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paroxysm

A

a spasm, fit, or sudden outburst

21
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ameliorate

A

improve, to become or make better