Frankenstein vocab 1
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
celestial | (adjective) positioned in or relating to the sky/outer space/astronomy; supremely good; belonging or relating to heaven |
conjecture | (noun) an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; (verb) to form an opinion or suggestion about something on the basis of incomplete information |
assailed | (past tense verb) to make a concerted or violent attack on; to criticize strongly |
endeavor | (verb) to try hard to do or achieve something; (noun) an attempt to achieve a goal, an earnest and industrious effort, esp. when sustained over a period of time, or an enterprise or undertaking |
ardent | (adjective) enthusiastic or passionate; burning, glowing |
derive | (verb) to obtain something from a specified source |
latitude | (noun) scope for freedom of action or thought |
emaciated | (adjective) bony/very thin especially from disease, hunger, or cold |
trifling | (adjective) unimportant or trivial |
countenance | (noun) a person's face/facial expression or support; (verb) to admit as acceptable or possible |
inquisitiveness | (noun) the quality of being curious, inquiring, unduly curious about the affairs of others, or prying |
daemon | (noun) a divinity or supernatural being of a nature between gods and humans; an inner or attendant spirt/inspiring force |
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