Set: Frankenstein Vocabulary Chapters 1-12
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All 19 Terms
| | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
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enervate | to weaken or destroy the strength or vitality |
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ardent | characterized by warmth or feeling; passionate |
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peruse | to read or examine, typically with great care |
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ameliorate | to make or become better; improve |
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pittance | a meager monetary allowance |
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metaphysical | highly abstract or theoretical |
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chimerical | highly unprobable, fanciful; a very small amount |
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tyro | a beginner in learning something |
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procrastinate | to put off doing something; to postpone |
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palpitation | a trembling or shaking; rapid beating or pulsing of the heart |
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placid | calm or quiet; satisfied |
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salubrious | conducive or favorable to health or well being |
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alleviate | to make more bearable |
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timorous | full of apprehensiveness; timid |
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oblivion | total forgetfulness |
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clemency | a disposition to show mercy |
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purloin | to steal; often in a violation of trust |
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pensive | often wistfully or dreamily thoughtful |
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enigmatic | puzzling |
Set Information
| Terms | 19 |
| Creator | shoompa |
| Created | May 13, 2008 |
| Groups | None |
| Tags | english, frankenstein |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |
Most Missed Words
- ardent → characterized by warmth or feeling; passionate - 1 miss
- ameliorate → to make or become better; improve - 1 miss
- pittance → a meager monetary allowance - 1 miss
- palpitation → a trembling or shaking; rapid beating or pulsing of the heart - 1 miss
- placid → calm or quiet; satisfied - 1 miss
- salubrious → conducive or favorable to health or well being - 1 miss
- timorous → full of apprehensiveness; timid - 1 miss