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Frankenstein Vocab
Chapters 1-8
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English
10th Grade
02/22/2010
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ascertain (v)
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to discover through experimenting; to make certain or definite
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celestial (adj)
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heavenly or divine
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dogmatism (n)
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an assertion of an authoritative, often blind opinion or belief
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entreat (v)
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to plead; to ask for something (almost begging)
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fortitude (n)
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endurance or strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage
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hitherto (adv)
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until this time
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immutable (adj)
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unchangable
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indefatigable (adj)
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tireless
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injunction (n)
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a command or order (often relating to the law)
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interment (n)
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the act of placing in a grave
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irksome (adj)
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annoying; tedious
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panegyric (n)
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elaborate praise
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