The Christmas Carol Vocab 16-25 Flashcards
1
Q
Miser
A
A person who lives in wretched circumstances in order to save and hoard money.
2
Q
Mortal
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Subject to death; having a transitory life.
3
Q
Penance
A
A punishment undergone in token of penitence for sin.
4
Q
Poverty
A
The state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor; indigence.
5
Q
Refuge
A
Shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.
6
Q
Remorse
A
Deep and painful regret for wrongdoing; compunction.
7
Q
Resolute
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Firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion.
8
Q
Surplus
A
Something that remains above what is used or needed.
9
Q
Tavern
A
A place where liquors are sold to be consumed on the premises.
10
Q
Wassail
A
Spiced ale or mulled wine that is drunk during celebrations such as Christmas Eve and Twelfth-night.
