a christmas carol Flashcards
a supernatural appearance of a person or thing, especially a ghost, a specter, a phantom
apparition
a person who works for another in order to learn a trade
apprentice
desire to do good to others; good will; charitableness
benevolence
to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong dissaproval of; censure
condemn
to permit, approve, or agree; to comply or yield; permission given for something
consent
to melt away
deliquesce
without means of subsistence; lacking food, clothing, and shelter
destitute
causing gloom or dejection; gloomy; dreary; cheerless; melancholy
dismal
a business or residence
establishment
joyous; merry
festive
having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn
haggard
the foliage and berries, used for decoration, especially during the Christmas season
holly
lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned
ignorant
endowed with or characterized by hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good- fellowship
jovial
the act of lamenting or expressing grief
lamentation