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Frankenstein Vocabulary from Chapters 1-2

Terms in this set (30)

indefatigable
not being tired out
disposition
state of mind or someone's attitude
deplored
to regret deeply
adversity
unfortunate event, misfortune
subsistence
supporting life, sustaining
benevolent
kindness
afflicted
mental or bodily pain, troubled greatly
chrerub
beautiful, innocent person (child)
celestial
spiritual or invisible heaven
fervent
eager; earnest
ardour
enthusiasm or passion
countenance
facial expression
caprice
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior
vehement
showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense
metaphysical
abstract (not real) thoughts or truths
ignoble
dishonorable; shameful; inferior
apathy
a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest
avidity
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
procure
to obtain
impediment
a barrier; obstruction
repose
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility
dilligence
steadiness of effort; persistent hard work
unadept
not skilled or proficient
unacquainted
not familiar
galvanism
Current electricity, especially that arising from chemical action.
disinclined
unwilling, reluctant
avert
to turn away
appertaining
relate to; concern
immutable
unchangeable
repined
complained
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