Part 1 Vocab For A Christmas Carol

Question 1

Apparition

Answer 1

a supernatural appearance of a person or thing, especially a ghost; a specter or phantom; wrath

Question 2

Apprentice

Answer 2

a person who works for another in order to learn a trade

Question 3

Benevolence

Answer 3

desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness

Question 4

Condemn

Answer 4

to express an unfavorable or adverse judgement on; indicate strong disapproval of; ensure

Question 5

Consent

Answer 5

to permit approve, or agree; comply or yield; permission given for something

Question 6

Deliquesce

Answer 6

to melt away

Question 7

Destitute

Answer 7

without means of subsistence; lacking food, clothing, and shelter

Question 8

Dismal

Answer 8

causing gloom or dejection; gloomy; dreary; cheerless; melancholy

Question 9

Establishment

Answer 9

a business or residence

Question 10

Festive

Answer 10

joyous; merry

Question 11

Haggard

Answer 11

having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn

Question 12

Holly

Answer 12

the foliage and berries, used for decoration, especially during the Christmas season

Question 13

Ignorant

Answer 13

lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned

Question 14

Jovial

Answer 14

endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship

Question 15

Lamentation

Answer 15

the act of lamenting or expressing grief