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A Christmas Carol ~ Vocabulary 1

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  • The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
    Transition
  • A thing of little value or importance.
    Trifle
  • An indication or hint.
    Intimation
  • A large number
    Multitude
  • Disliking humankind and avoiding human society. (Spell)
    Misanthropic
  • Unholy; wicked.
    Unhallowed
  • A top-floor or attic room, especially a small dismal one.
    Garret
  • A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
    Tumult
  • Done or existing alone.
    Solitary
  • A qualification, achievement, personal quality, or aspect of a person's background, typically when used to indicate that they are suitable for something.
    Credentials
  • Having or showing a great desire to possess something, typically something belonging to someone else.(Spell)
    Covetous
  • Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
    Resolute
  • Solidify or coagulate, especially by cooling.
    Congeal
  • A person who receives a legacy.
    Legatee
  • Fill (something) up again.
    Replenish
  • Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
    Ominous
  • Spend or use up (a resource such as money, time, or energy).
    Expend
  • Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
    Implore
  • A person or institution appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of their will.
    Executor
  • A mentally ill person.
    Lunatic
  • Sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.
    Caustic
  • An earnest or humble request.
    Entreaty
  • A feeling of intense pleasure or joy.
    Rapture
  • The process of claiming something back or of reasserting a right.
    Reclamation
  • A failure to observe standards or show due honesty or modesty; improper language, behavior, or character. (Spell)
    Impropriety
  • Shaking or quivering slightly.
    Tremulous