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Full Glossary for Frankenstein

abode a place where one lives or stays; home; residence.

aiguilles a peak of rock shaped like a needle.

antipathy strong or deep-rooted dislike; aversion.

arduous difficult to do; laborious; onerous; using much energy; strenuous.

Arveiron Val d'Aosta region of NW Italy on the Dora Baltea River.

campagne open country.

capacious able to contain or hold much; roomy; spacious.

chamois a small goat antelope of the mountains of Europe and the Caucasus, having straight horns with the tips bent backward.

Chamounix valley in E. France, north of Mont Blanc: a resort area of the French Alps.

charnel-house a building or place where corpses or bones are deposited.

chimera an impossible or foolish fancy.

condemnation a condemning or being condemned; conviction.

Constantinople seaport in NW Turkey, now called Instanbul.

countenance the look on a person's face that shows one's nature or feelings; the face; facial features; visage; a look of approval on the face, approval; support; sanction; calm control; composure.


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