Frankenstein Vocab
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nicole92bell on March 17, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 progeny | n. children, descendants, offspring |
| prognosticated | v. to predict on the basis of present indications |
| progeny- | n. children, descendants, offspring |
| prognosticated- | v. to predict on the basis of present indications |
| fortitude- | n. valor; determination |
| irreparable- | adj. hopeless, irreversible |
| reprobate- | n. morally unprincipled person |
| recapitulation- | n. the act of being repeated; summarized |
| palpable- | adj. acceptable to the mind or sensibilities |
| physiognomy- | n. facial features which reveal characteristics |
| abstruse- | adj. difficult to understand |
| incipient- | adj. just beginning, early stage |
| palpitation- | n. throbbing, beating rapidly |
| languor- | n. lack of enthusiasm |
| remorse- | n. deep, painful regret |
| fetter- | n. restrain, tie up |
| placid- | adj. peaceful, quiet |
| dissipate- | v. totally scatter, dispel |
| salubrious- | adj. healthful |
| ardent- | adj. characterized by strong enthusiasm |
| effusions- | n. a pouring out of unrestrained expressions or |
| chimerical- | adj. illusionary, fanciful, dreamlike |
| imbued- | v. filled with ideas, feelings, etc. |
| tertiary- | adj. third place or rank |
| impediments- | n. hindrance; block |
| prognosticate- | v. to forecast, to predict from facts |
| tedious- | adj. long and tiring |
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