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VCS Literature 7th
7th grade Christmas Carol Vocab
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| specter | ghost; spirit |
| gruel | a thin like cooked cereal like oatmeal |
| destitute | poor; lack of food or shelter |
| humbug | imposter; claiming to be something else; deceiving someone |
| benevolence | kindness; goodwill; generous |
| apprentice | beginner; learner; trainee |
| penance | apology; punishment; confession of sin |
| morose | miserable; gloomy; depressed |
| portly | big large fat |
| miser | saver collector |
| dirge | hymn sad song; chant |
| meager | small amount; not enough |
| audible | easy to hear; clear |
| scoundrel | crook; bad guy |
| loiter | hang around; linger |
| forlorn | sad unhappy; hopeless |