Frankenstein Vocabulary Quiz Letters-Chapter 12

What does the word "fervent" mean?

• To pour out, spread

• Passionate, glowing

• A small amount; a trifling

• Without religion or belief

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "diffusing"?

• Deviating from a conventional pattern

• To become used to something undesirable

• To pour out, spread

• A pouring out of unrestrained expressions or feelings

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which term describes "a fact, event, or circumstance that can be observed, usually considered extraordinary or remarkable"?

• Phenomena

• Eccentricities

• Requisite

• Dauntless

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The word "eccentricities" refers to:

• A sphere of influence or control

• Deviating from a conventional pattern

• A pouring out of unrestrained expressions or feelings

• Relentless, unyielding

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "induce" mean?

• To persuade

• To weave, braid

• To improve, to become or make better

• Without religion or belief

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of "requisite"?

• Required; a necessity

• A small amount; a trifling

• Severity of weather, stormy

• Third place or rank

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "tranquilize" mean?

• To make calm, peaceful, quiet

• To surrender on terms or conditions

• To reconcile, a winning over

• To become or make better

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The term "effusions" is best defined as:

• A pouring out of unrestrained expressions or feelings

• To become used to something undesirable

• A historically significant person, place, or event

• Concern, anxious care

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "dauntless"?

• To weave, braid

• Hopelessly sad

• Without fear or discouragement

• Great intensity; passion

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means "relentless, unyielding"?

• Inexorable

• Illusion

• Solitude

• Repose

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4