Christmas Carol vocab

Question 1

Opaque

Answer 1

ADJ not letting light through; not transparent

S:dull, gloomy

Question 2

reclamation

Answer 2

N the act or process of improving something or someone by removing or correcting faults; reformation
S: improvement, recovery

Question 3

condescension

Answer 3

N attitude or behavior or people who believe they are more intelligent or better than others
S: lordliness, superiority

Question 4

corroborate

Answer 4

V to support or help prove statement by providing information or evidence
S: verify, confirm

Question 5

Aspirations

Answer 5

N a strong desire to achieve something high or great; an object of such a desire
S: dream, objective

Question 6

entreaty

Answer 6

N a serious and passionate request; a desperate plea

S: prayer, request

Question 7

caustic

Answer 7

ADJ very sarcastic and intended to mock, offend, or belittle somebody; corrosive
S:rough, harsh

Question 8

(h)omage

Answer 8

N a show of reverence and respect toward somebody

S:honor

Question 9

congenial

Answer 9

ADJ pleasant and suited to somebody’s character or tastes; agreeable; affable
S: agreeable, friendly

Question 10

facetious

Answer 10

ADJ intended to be humorous but often silly or inappropriate; showing a lack of seriousness that is thought inappropriate
S:inane

Question 11

impropriety

Answer 11

N behavior that is not considered correct or appropriate in a given context; rudeness; indecency
S:incorrectness

Question 12

benevolence

Answer 12

N kindness or goodwill; performance of good or charitable acts without seeking anything in return
S: compassion