Christmas carol stave 3-5

Question 1

apprehensive

Answer 1

apprehensive (adj)– afraid that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; feeling or showing fear about the future S: affraid, concerned A: calm, confident

Question 2

Consolation

Answer 2

Consolation (n)- something that makes a person feel less sadness or disappointment
S: compassion, comfort A: disdain, agitation

Question 3

jovial

Answer 3

Jovial (adj)- full of happiness and joy; markedly good humored
S: jolly, amiable A: disagreeable, gloomy

Question 4

Opulence

Answer 4

Opulence (n)- wealth, abundance

S: fortune, luxury A: deficiency, lack

Question 5

livid

Answer 5

Livid (adj)- Angry, mad

Question 6

Latent

Answer 6

Latent (adj)- describes something that exists but cannot be seen or is inactive
S: not able to see A: active, apparent

Question 7

defiance

Answer 7

Defiance (n)- a refusal to obey something or someone; resistance.
S: opposition, rebellion A: harmony, peace

Question 8

obscene

Answer 8

Obscene(adj)– disgusting to the senses; offensive in a shocking way; repulsive
S: outrageous, improper A: formal, decent

Question 9

repress

Answer 9

repress(v) - to not allow yourself to do or express something; to control by force
S: restrain, muffle A: persist, allow

Question 10

gruel

Answer 10

Gruel (n)- a thin porridge; something that lacks substance or significance
S: potage, mush A:

Question 11

illustrious

Answer 11

Illustrious (adj)- notably brilliant or outstanding; shining brightly with light
S: glorious, outstanding A:bad, ordinary

Question 12

feign

Answer 12

Feign (v.) – to pretend to feel or be affected by something; to pretend
S: act, bluff A: be honest

Question 13

malady

Answer 13

Malady (n.) – a disease or illness

S: illness, virus A:health