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Frankenstein Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| indefatigable | Persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued or exhausted. |
| physiognomy | A person's facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character. |
| dilatoriness | The tendency to delay, procrastinate, or act sluggishly. |
| benevolence | The quality of being well-meaning, kind, or charitable. |
| disquisition | A formal, systematic discourse or written treatise on a specific subject. |
| dogmatism | The stubborn or arrogant assertion of opinions as unchallengeable truths without evidence. |
| asseveration | An emphatic, serious, or solemn declaration. |
| aver | To assert, state, or affirm positively and formally. |
| fetter | A chain or shackle used to restrain; broadly, anything that confines or restricts freedom. |
| despondence | A state of extreme low spirits, dejection, or loss of hope. |
| timorous | Showing nervousness, fearfulness, or a lack of confidence. |
| ignominious | Deserving or causing public disgrace, shame, or dishonor. |
| uncouth | Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; crude or unpolished. |
| imprecate | To utter or invoke a curse or evil upon someone. |
| prognosticate | To foretell, predict, or prophesy a future event based on current signs. |
| abhorrence | A feeling of intense hatred, disgust, or revulsion. |
| panegyric | A formal public speech or written text published in high praise of someone or something. |
| ennui | A feeling of listlessness, boredom, and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of excitement or occupation. |