A Christmas Carol Flashcards

1
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Ironmongery

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a store that sells iron works

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2
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Residuary

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the person entitled to the remainder of an estate

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3
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Ramparts

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anything that acts as a barricade

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4
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Morose

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a bleak outlook or attitude

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5
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Impropriety

A

something improper or inappropriate

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6
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Homage

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to pay public respect or honor something

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7
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Facetious

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to treat something serious with a deliberate lack of care

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8
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Caustic

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bitter sarcasm

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9
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Waggish

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playful or mischievous humor

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10
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Dirge

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a funeral song

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