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Stave 1 and 2 Vocab
A Christmas Carol: Stave 1 and 2 Vocabulary List
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |