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ACC Vocab. St. 4-5
Vocabulary from staves 4 and 5 from A Christmas Carol
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| shroud | burial sheet |
| pendulous | hanging loosely |
| excrescence | abnormal outgrowth |
| trivial | commonplace and unimportant |
| obscure | not well known |
| infamous | having a bad reputation |
| scrutinize | examine carefully |
| sepulchers | tombs |
| flaunting | in a showy manner |
| defiance | challenge to authority |
| plunder | stolen goods |
| detestation | hatred |
| dumb | unable to speak |
| dominion | place of authority |
| odious | disgusting; offensive |
| immortal | never dying |
| relenting | becoming less severe |
| creditor | person to whom money is owed |
| reconciled | settled; accepting |
| besought | asked with strong emotion |
| inexorable | inflexible; unrelenting |
| replete | well-filled |
| alteration | change |
| intercedes | acts to help others |
| giddy | dizzy; silly |
| illustrious | outstanding; remarkable |
| recompensed | rewarded |
| blithe | carefree; cheerful |
| unanimity | agreement by all |
| feign | pretend |
| endeavor | attempt to reach a goal |