A Christmas Carol Flashcards

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a super natural appearance of a person or thing; especially a ghost; a specter or phantom; wraith

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apparition

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a person who works for another in order to learn a trade

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apprentice

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desire to do good to others;goodwill; charitableness

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benevolence

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to express an unfavorable or adverse judgement on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure

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condemn

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to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield; permission given for something.

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consent

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to melt away

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deliquesce

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without means of subsistence; lacking food, clothing, and shelter

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destitute

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causing gloom or dejection;gloomy; dreary; cheerless;melancholy

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dismal

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9
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a business or residence

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establishment

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joyous, merry

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festive

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having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appear, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn

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haggard

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12
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the foliage and berries, used for decoration, especially during Christmas season

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holly

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13
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lacking or knowledge or training

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ignorant

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endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship

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jovial

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the act of lamentation or expressing grief

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lamentation

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