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Xmas Carol Vocabular
Vocabulary from the reading of A Christmas Carol
Question | Answer |
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What does "transform" mean? | to change the form or appearance |
What does "solitude" mean? | state of being alone |
What is a "provision"? | a supplying of needs to someone |
What does it mean to be "destitute"? | people lacking necessary items in life; the poor |
What does "endeavor" mean? | to try hard |
What does "abundance" mean? | wealth; plenty |
What does "anonymous" mean? | not having one's name be known; being unknown |
What does "surplus" mean? | extra: more than what is needed |
What does "emerge" mean? | to come into sight |
What does "assurance" mean? | a restoring of confidence |
What does "incoherent" mean? | without connection or harmony; not understandable |
What does "summon" mean? | to call for or send for with authoritiy or urgency; to order to come or appear |
What does "welfare" mean? | well-being |
What does "mortal" mean? | of the earth; not a spirit |
What does "macabre" mean? | suggesting the horror of death and decay |
What does "currency" mean? | a type of money |
What is a "pledge"? | something given to guarantee fulfillment of a promise |
What does "odious" mean? | causing or deserving a strong distaste |
What is a "finale"? | the concluding part or ending |
What does it mean to be "charitable"? | generous in giving |