Frankenstein, chapters 10-12

cami (United States of America)
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly, Barnes and Noble Classics
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  1. reverberate
    ring or echo with sound
  2. precipitous
    extremely steep
  3. perpendicular
    intersecting at or forming right angles
  4. concussion
    any violent blow
  5. dissipate
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  6. stupendous
    so great in size, force, or extent as to elicit awe
  7. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  8. utterance
    the use of spoken sounds for auditory communication
  9. annihilation
    destruction by obliterating something
  10. clemency
    leniency and compassion shown toward offenders
  11. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
  12. recompense
    make payment to
  13. abhor
    feel hatred or disgust toward
  14. odious
    extremely repulsive or unpleasant
  15. dormant
    inactive but capable of becoming active
  16. slake
    satisfy, as thirst
  17. offal
    viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal
  18. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  19. emigration
    moving from one place in order to settle in another
  20. lament
    a cry of sorrow and grief
  21. disconsolate
    sad beyond comforting; incapable of being soothed
  22. despondent
    without or almost without hope
  23. pensive
    deeply or seriously thoughtful
  24. venerable
    impressive by reason of age
  25. office
    activities assigned to or expected of a person or group
  26. poignant
    keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
  27. exhortation
    an earnest attempt at persuasion
  28. mortification
    strong feelings of embarrassment
  29. uniform
    always the same
  30. inquisitive
    given to questioning
  31. arbiter
    someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
  32. demeanour
    the way a person behaves toward other people
  33. conciliate
    gain the good will of or cause to be more favorably inclined
  34. execration
    hate coupled with disgust
Created on Tue Oct 08 01:12:47 EDT 2013 (updated Tue Oct 08 11:44:29 EDT 2013)

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