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ChristmasCarolVocab1

A Christmas Carol Stave 1 Vocabulary

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solemnize v., to mark or celebrate something officially or formally, usually with a religious ceremony
covetous adj., feeling or showing a very strong desire for something that you do not have and especially for something that belongs to someone else
gait n., a particular way of walking
obscure v., to make something difficult to understand or know
entreaty n., a serious request for something
veneration n., respect for someone or something that is considered great, holy, etc.
liberality adj., generosity
facetious adj., something that is meant to be funny but is usually regarded as annoying, silly, or not proper
proffer v., to offer or give something to someone
melancholy adj., lonely, sad, and unhappy
impenetrable adj., impossible to break down
irresolution adj., confusion and uncertainty
Parliament n., the group of government officials who are responsible for making the laws in the UK
gruel n., thin, watery oatmeal
humbug n., nonsense or foolish behavior
incredulous adj., feeling or showing a lack of belief
caustic adj., harsh and critical
specter n., ghost or spirit of a dead person
ponderous adj., enormous in weight and size
humility n., not thinking or acting like you are better than other people
forbearance n., patience when dealing with a difficult person or situation
benevolence n., kindness and generosity
countenance n., the appearance of a person's face
dirge n., a funeral song that expresses sadness and sorrow
sole adj., only
Created by: MsRisch
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