7th Reading - A Christmas Carol Act II Scenes 1-5 Vocal Flashcards
1
Q
Amaze
A
Astonish
2
Q
Small in amount; of poor quality
A
Meager
3
Q
Driving, irresistable force
A
Compulsion
4
Q
Loud enough to be heard
A
Audible
5
Q
Harsh
A
Severe
6
Q
Makes a request on behalf of someone
A
Intercede
7
Q
A horn overflowing with fruits, flowers, and grains, representing wealth and abundance.
A
Horn of Plenty
8
Q
Walk around aimlessly
A
Mill about the streets
9
Q
any of various substances that produce a pleasant odor when burned
A
Incense
10
Q
a small amount of money for a weeks work.
A
Fifteen shillings
11
Q
a silly person
A
A proper loon
12
Q
coarse and cheap cloth
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Calico
13
Q
men and women who divided and stole scrooge money after he died.
A
Ghoulish parasites
14
Q
just at the last moment
A
In time’s penultimate nick
15
Q
British word for a store that sells poultry
A
Poulterer’s
