Christmas Carol 2 CONT.

Question 1

filled with a great quantity

Answer 1

laden

Question 2

showing arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

Answer 2

condescension

Question 3

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

Answer 3

tumult

Question 4

skillful in physical movements, especially those of the hands

Answer 4

deft

Question 5

support with evidence or authority or make more certain

Answer 5

corroborate

Question 6

reprehensible acquisitiveness an insatiable desire for wealth

Answer 6

avarice

Question 7

without logical or meaningful connection

Answer 7

incoherent

Question 8

freedom from activity

Answer 8

repose

Question 9

lying down, in a position of comfort or rest

Answer 9

recumbent

Question 10

be unstable

Answer 10

fluctuate

Question 11

be on top of

Answer 11

surmount

Question 12

without or almost without hope

Answer 12

despondent

Question 13

dignified and somber in manner or character

Answer 13

solemn

Question 14

decrease in phase

Answer 14

wane

Question 15

waste time, spend one’s time idly or inefficiently

Answer 15

trifle

Question 16

potentially existing but not presently noticed or realized

Answer 16

latent