Unit 3: Novel Study: Frankenstein, Preface–Chapter 13

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  1. conceive
    have the idea for
  2. celestial
    of or relating to the sky
  3. peruse
    examine or consider with attention and in detail
  4. fortitude
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
  5. benevolence
    an act intending or showing kindness and good will
  6. indefatigable
    showing sustained enthusiasm with unflagging vitality
  7. reprobate
    express strong disapproval of
  8. obliterate
    remove completely from recognition or memory
  9. profane
    grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
  10. lassitude
    weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
  11. compose
    make calm or quiet
  12. vigorous
    characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
  13. dissipate
    go away, scatter, or disappear
  14. vacillate
    be undecided about something
  15. callous
    emotionally hardened
  16. delirium
    a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion
  17. depravity
    a corrupt or degenerate act or practice
  18. execrate
    find repugnant
  19. mutability
    the quality of being capable of change
  20. malign
    evil or harmful in nature or influence
  21. docile
    easily handled or managed
  22. spurn
    reject with contempt
  23. inclement
    severe, of weather
  24. sufficient
    of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement
  25. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  26. conciliate
    gain the good will of or cause to be more favorably inclined
  27. cadence
    a recurrent rhythmical series
Created on Tue Dec 15 11:46:17 EST 2020 (updated Thu Jun 17 16:55:34 EDT 2021)

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