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A Christmas Carol - Stave One Vocabulary
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Literature
7th Grade
11/14/2011
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Term
stave
 Definition
a set of lines, usually from a song or poem
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benevolence
 Definition
kindness
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humbug
 Definition
silly nonsense
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livid
 Definition
grayish-bluish color from bruising
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destitute
 Definition
without posessions; poor; needy
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incessant
 Definition
never ending; unending
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regale
 Definition
entertain
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veneration
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with great respect
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executor
 Definition
one who carries out the terms of a will
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portly
 Definition
stout; heavyset
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lamenatation
 Definition
expression of great sorrow
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ponderous
 Definition
heavy
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bestow
 Definition
to give as a gift
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palpable
 Definition
able to be touched or felt
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penance
 Definition
self-punishment to repent for a sin
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extinguished
 Definition
to put out - for example, a fire
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ominous
 Definition
threatening; serving as an omen
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incredulous
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unable to believe
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facetious
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joking
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rime
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white mass of thiny ice crystals
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