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Frankenstein Chapter 1-10 Vocab Words
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Inure
Someone becoming accustomed (used) to something unpleasant
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Ardent
Enthusiastic or passionate
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Avidity
Extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
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Marvelous
causing great wonder and is extraordinary
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Countenance
a person’s face or facial expression
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Paroxysm
A sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity
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Conciliating
Stop someone from being angry or discontented
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Irrevocably
In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered
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Benevolent
well-meaning and kind
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Disconsolate
without consolation or comfort; unhappy
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Chamois
a type of soft leather
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Gallant
a person who is brave, heroic, and chivalrous
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Discern
To perceive or recognize something
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Multifarious
Many and of various types; varied parts or aspects
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Flounder
to struggle mentally and to feel confusion
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Galvanism
electricity produced by chemical action
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Malignity
The desire to see another person experience pain, injury, or distress
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Distemper
A disease of some animals that causes fever and coughing
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Cursory
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed
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Panegyric
A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something
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Pedantic
Someone who annoys others by correcting small errors, caring too much about minor details, or showing off their own expertise
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Uncouth
someone who lacks good manners, refinement, and grace
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Lassitude
State of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
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Languor
the state of feeling pleasant but tired
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Pertinacity
Holding strongly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action
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Vacillating
To alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; indecisiveness
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