A Christmas Carol 1-15

Question 1

a supernatural appearance of a person or thing

Answer 1

apparition

Question 2

a person who works for another in order to learn a trade

Answer 2

apprentice

Question 3

desire to do good to others

Answer 3

benevolence

Question 4

to express an unfavorable or adverse judgement on

Answer 4

condemn

Question 5

to permit, approve, or agree

Answer 5

consent

Question 6

to melt away

Answer 6

deliquesce

Question 7

without means of subsistence; lacking food, clothing, and shelter

Answer 7

destitute

Question 8

causing gloom or dejection

Answer 8

dismal

Question 9

a business or residence

Answer 9

establishment

Question 10

joyous; merry

Answer 10

festive

Question 11

having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn

Answer 11

haggard

Question 12

the foliage and berries, used for decoration, especially during the Christmas season

Answer 12

holly

Question 13

lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned

Answer 13

ignorant

Question 14

endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or spirit of good-fellowship

Answer 14

jovial

Question 15

the act of lamenting or expressing grief

Answer 15

lamentation