Frankenstein Vocab
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amandalanda on May 2, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 emaciated | (adj.) abnormally thin, caused by gradual wasting away of flesh |
| conciliating | (adj.) to overcome the distrust or hostility of; to placate or win over; to stop someone from being angry or disorientated |
| paroxysm | (n.) a sudden, violent outburst |
| ardor | (n.) enthusiasm, passion |
| indefatigable | (adj.) persisting tirelessly |
| wretched | (adj.) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state |
| salubrious | (adj.) promoting health; favorable to health of mind or body |
| retard | (v.) to slow; to delay |
| perambulate | (v.) to inspect area on foot; to walk through |
| countenance | (n.) composure; facial expression |
| acquit | (v.) to relieve of all charges or accusations |
| environ | (n.) surroundings, border |
| augment | (v.) to increase |
| precipitous | (adj.) dangerously high or steep |
| complacency | (n.) contentment or self-satisfaction |
| purport | (v.) appeal or claim to be or do something |
| lukewarm | (adj.) feeling or showing little enthusiasm |
| consternation | (n.) feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected |
| myriad | (n.) an extremely great or countless number |
| succor | (n.) relief or assistance in a time of difficulty |
| imbibe | (v.) to drink, absorb, or assimilate |
| repugnance | (n.) intense disgust |
| mien | (n.) a [dignified] manner or conduct |
| dilatory | (adj.) intending or tending to postpone or delay |
| insuperable | (adj.) incapable of being passed over |
| torpor | (n.) apathy; lethargic indifference |
| spectre | (n.) a visible spirit, a ghost, phantom or apparition |
| physiognomy | (n.) the face or countenance |
| apoplectic | (adj.) overcome with anger; relating to a stroke |
| artifice | (n.) a deceptive maneuver, esp. to avoid capture |
| malice | (n.) desire to inflict injury or harm |
| reconcile | (v.) restore friendly relations with |
| omnipotence | (n.) state of being all-powerful |
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