Frankenstein Vocab #36-67
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augment
to increase
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ignoble
base, of low moral character
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convalescence
a period of recovery
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cursory
hasty; without attention to detail
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chimera
a monster
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panegyric
praise
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capitulate
give in/surrender
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assail
to attack
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inexorable
unchangeable – relentless – negative
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base
mean-spirited
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insurmountable
impossible to covercome
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listless
lacking energy
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torpor
state of inactivity or uncaring
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consternation
state of confusion
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illustrious
very distinguished
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deprecate
to express disapproval
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odious
hateful
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sagacity
shrewdness; wisdom (sage)
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indelible
a mark that cannot be erased or removed
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irresolute
doubtful; unable to make up one’s mind
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succour
assistance in time of difficulty; aid
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imprecate
to wish harm upon; to curse
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glut
too much of something
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recompense
to repay for a wrongdoing
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writhe
to twist or squirm
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respite
a pause or a rest from activity (a break)
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imbibe
to take in liquid
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epithet
label
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verdure
green foliage
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cadence
recurrent rhythmical series; rise and fall –rhythm
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purport
purpose or intent
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scion
heir
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unsullied
unsoiled
