Frankenstein Vocab set 3 Flashcards

1
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relinquish

A

turn away from, give up

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2
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idleness

A

the trait of being idle, lazy, unwilling to do something

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3
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panegyric

A

formally expressing praise

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4
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brink

A

the edge of a steep place

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5
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acuteness

A

the quality of having a sharp edge or point

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6
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immutable

A

not subject or influence by. to change or variation.

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7
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malignity

A

quality of being disposed, to evil, intense ill will.

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8
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predilection

A

tendency to do something, in favor of something

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9
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incipient

A

only partly in existence, imperfectly formed

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10
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facile

A

easily achieved effortless

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11
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entreaty

A

earnest or urgent request

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12
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intriacacy

A

the quality of having complex details

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13
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progeny

A

descendants of a person, grandparents and parents

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14
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alloy

A

a mixture of two or more metallic elements

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15
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transitory

A

lasting a very short time

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16
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physiognomy

A

study of the human face

17
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abortive

A

failing to accomplish an intended result

18
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conducive

A

tending to bring about, being partly responsible for.

19
Q

degrade

A

reduce in worth or character, usually verbally.

20
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incantation

A

a ritual reciting words believed to have a magical effect