Frank_Vocab_Ch_1-6

Below is our list of words for chapters 1-6 in Frankenstein.

You are responsible for finding and listing the following information about each of the words listed below. Be sure that your entries are correct and complete!

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a. part of speech AND complete and correct definition b. synonyms (2 or 3 words) c. antonyms (if applicable--2 or 3 words) d. original sentence using word correctly, making the meaning of the word CLEAR! e. clarifying image (be appropriate, please) and hyperlink where you got the image (use a small font here so that it doesn't take a ton of space.)

1. indefatigable (17) A)- Adj-incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring(DH) b. Relentless, unstoppable (JL) c. tired, weary. (DD) d.The AP student stays up till 2 am every night doin her homework, and never gets tired. (word not used, no initials) e. [] (jb)

2. effectual (17) a. Adj. produced or capable of producing an intended effect (Check to see if there is a slightly more applicable definition in the context of the sentence in the book) b.Qualified, successful. (DD) c.Unproductive, incapable.(DD) d. the most effectual protection against mosquitoes is tobacco smoke. (MT) e. (FG)

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3. disconsolate (19) a. (adj.) characterized by or causing dejection; cheerless; gloomy (LM) b. cheerless, comfortless, dispirited (LM) c. cheerful, happy, soothed (LM) d. The disconsolate student always had his head on his desk during class, never participated in class discussions, and sighed when the teacher asked him for feedback. (jb) e. [|www.artgallery.com.ua] (LM)

4. filial (23) a. (adj) of, pertaining to, or befitting a son or daughter; noting the relationship between a child to their parent. (LM) b. devoted, affectionate (MT) c. unkind, disrespectful (MT) d. Her filial actions made it obvious she was the mother of the girl. (JL). e. [|www.globalgallery.com] (LM)

5. repined (25) a. Verb. To yearn for something. (DD) (Check for a more applicable definition...perhaps something having to do with wanting or desiring something??) b.Lament, languish. (DD) c.celebrate, joyous (JS) d. Matt Baldwin repined the loss of his star running back for fantasy football (JS) e. [] (JL)

6. tyros (25) A) Noun- Beginner in learning, novice.(DH) B) Apprentice, Amateur (DH) C) Professional(DH) D) Since she was a tyro in gymnastics, she was unable to compete in the advanced routines. (DH) E) (DH)

7. multifarious (26) a.- Adjective- Having many different parts, elements, and forms. [MS]. b. Assorted, Manifold [MS] c. Homogenous [MS] d. The United States is a very multifarious nation because it encompasses many different cultures, ethnicities and religions. [MS] e.[] (JL)

8. immutable (27) a. (adj.) unchanging over time or unable to be changed (MT) b. permanent, constant, unvarying (MT) c. semi-permanent, temporary, short-term (MT) d. The First Amendment in the U.S Constitution is immutable, and will never be repealed or ratified. (JB) e.[] (JL)

9. countenance (29) a. (noun) appearance/ expression of the face JT b. aspect/ features JT c.No antonym (AH) d. The countenance of Matt Baldwin was filled with rage. (JS) e.

10. panegyric (32) a.(n.) a lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing; an elaborate praise (LM) b. commendation, reward, tribute (LM) c. degradation, dismissal (LM) d. The Illiad is a panegyric epic to the bravery of the Greeks (JS) e.

11. mien (33) a.(noun) bearing, how one presents oneself WG (check this definition..is there another that is clearer?) b. tone/ mood JT (check this) c. d. Her mien is so repulsive, that people refuse to sit next to her at lunch in fear of being seen with her vulgar eating habits. (JB) e. [MS]

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12. pedantry (35) a. (noun) showing off one's learning JA (try not to define a word with a definition that contains the actual word in it) b. Precision, Pretension JA c. Hiding, Hidden JA d. e.

13. abstruse (35) a.(adj) difficult to understand JA b. Abstract, Complex JA c. Clear, Concrete JA d. Algebra is a challenging subject, many students find it abstruse and hard to succeed in. (WG) e.

14. minutiae (37) a. noun; precise details; small or trifling matters (MA) b. incidental, triviality (MA) c. d. The minutiae issues that plagues the party did not ruin the mood. (JS) (please use as a noun and not as an adjective) e.[] (JL))

15. incipient (41) a. (adjective) developing from the starting point JT b. basic/ start JT c. grown/ mature JT d. e.

16. lassitude (42) a.(noun) weariness of body or mind from strain WG b.Inactivity, dullness.(DD) c. energetic, exuberant (JB)

17. pertinacity (46) a. (noun) the quality of being pertinacious; persistence. (MA) b. firmness, determination (MA) c. inactivity, laziness (JB) d. The basketball players pertinacity in the weight room led to great success on the court [MS]

18. antipathy (51) a.(noun) natural aversion or habitual dislike WG b. disgust, abhorrence WG c. attraction, a like for WG d. The rich, hard working, big-buisness man had a marked antipathy for lazy bums who did not look for work. (JB)

19. approbation (52) a. (noun) official approval or sanction (MA) b. admiration, recognition (MA)

20. salubrious (54) a. adj. favorable to or promoting health (fg) b. beneficial, invigorating (fg) c. unwholesome, unhealthy(fg) d. The soup had a salubrious effect on the man's throat, which had been sore from yelling at the football game. (fg) e.(fg) []