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Stave 1 and 2 Vocab
A Christmas Carol: Stave 1 and 2 Vocabulary List
Term | Definition |
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unhallowed | unholy, not worthy |
inquire | ask, question |
obscuring | covering, in the way, making hard to see |
derive | got, received |
homage | in honor or respect of |
destitute | extremely poor and struggling |
carol | song or hymn |
oblige | responsible to do something or compelled to do something |
dread | scared anxiousness |
caustic | bitter, harsh, or sarcastic personality |
agitate | feeling nervous or troubled |
appalling | bad, awful or horrific |
justified | done for a good reason; proof something is "right" |
amends | to correct or put right |
penance | punishment for a past action |
countenance | facial expression |
apparition | ghost, vision |
preposterous | ridiculous |
resolution | a firm decision |
recede | to gradually go away |
vestige | a trace of something |
despondent | in low spirit; sad mood |
condescension | superiority, disdain, looking down on |
strife | difficulty, hardship |
substantial | a large amount of |
corroborate | confirm or support |
toil | hard work |
avarice | greediness for wealth or money |
aspirations | a hope or goal |
adversary | opponent |