A Christmas Carol Vocabulary

Question 1

solitude

Answer 1

noun: the state of being or living alone

Question 2

incoherent

Answer 2

adj: without logical or meaningful connection

Question 3

welfare

Answer 3

noun: the good fortune, health, hapiness, prosperity, etc., of a person, group, or orginization

Question 4

emerge

Answer 4

verb: to come forth into view or notice; as from concealment or obscurity

Question 5

provision

Answer 5

noun: a clause in a legal instrument

Question 6

surplus

Answer 6

noun: something that remains above what is used or needed

Question 7

endeavor

Answer 7

verb: to exert oneself to do or effect something

Question 8

reassurance

Answer 8

verb: to restore to assurance of confidence

Question 9

anonymous

Answer 9

adj: without any name acknowledged

Question 10

mortal

Answer 10

adj: subject to death; having a transitory life

Question 11

destitute

Answer 11

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

Question 12

odious

Answer 12

adj: deserving or causing hatred