Christmas Carol Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Derive
A
Obtain something from
2
Q
Oblige
A
make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action.
3
Q
Appalling
A
causing shock or dismay; horrific.
4
Q
Homage
A
special honor or respect shown publicly.
5
Q
Caustic
A
1.
able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
6
Q
Penance
A
voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong.
7
Q
Destitute
A
Without basic needs
8
Q
Agitate
A
To shake, annoy
9
Q
Apparition
A
Ghost
10
Q
Despondent
A
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
11
Q
Toil
A
work extremely hard or incessantly.
12
Q
Corroborate
A
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding
13
Q
Avarice
A
extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
