A Christmas Carol
Vocabulary
1. apparition:
ghost; mere appearance, opposed to reality
2. ballustrades:
a row of balusters topped by a rail: baluster - an upright support for a rail
(stair case or porch rail)
3. benevolence:
the disposition to do good; goodness; kindness
4. brazier: a pan
for holding hot coals
5. caustic:
capable of destroying the texture of anything or eating away by chemical
reaction; OR severe; sharp; satirical, as a caustic remark
6. congenial:
kindred; agreeable to the nature of
7. dirge: a song
or tune intended to express grief, sorrow, remorse; as in a funeral dirge
8. entreaty:
urgent prayer; earnest petition; pressing solicitation; supplication
9. facetious:
witty; jocular; sprightly with wit and good humor; full of pleasantry
10. garret: a
turret or watchtower; that part of the house which is immediately under the
roof; an attic
11. homage:
respect or reverential regard; deference; especially, respect shown by external
actions
12. impropriety:
that which is improper; an unsuitable or improper act; an inaccurate use of
language
13. intimation:
hint; an indirect or obscure suggestion or notice
14. ironmonger: a
dealer in iron or hardware
15. irresolution:
want of a resolution; want of a decision in purpose; a fluctuation of mind, as
in doubt
16. misanthropic:
hating or disliking mankind
17. morose: of a
sour temper; severe; sullen and austere
18. ominous:
foreboding; indicating a future evil event; inauspicious
19. phenomenon:
that which strikes one as strange, unusual or unaccountable
20. ramparts:
that which fortifies and defends from assault
21. remorse:
anguish like a gnawing pain excited by a sense of guilt
22. residuary:
pertaining to the residue or part remaining
23. resolute: having a fixed purpose; determined
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