Key vocab - A Christmas Carol

Question 1

Malthusian

Answer 1

Population growth will out strip agricultural growth, leading to an economic disaster.

Question 2

Purgatory

Answer 2

A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners.

Question 3

Misanthropic

Answer 3

Having or showing a dislike to other people; unsociable.

Question 4

Philanthropic

Answer 4

Seeking to promote the welfare of others; generous and benevolent.

Question 5

Avaricious

Answer 5

Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Question 6

Benevolent

Answer 6

Well meaning and kindly

Question 7

Solitude

Answer 7

The state or situation of being alone.

Question 8

Resolute

Answer 8

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Question 9

Remorse

Answer 9

Deep regret or guilt for doing wrong, or sinning.

Question 10

Redemption

Answer 10

Being saved or saving someone from evil, sin, or suffering.

Question 11

Capitalism

Answer 11

An economic, political, and social system in which property, business, and industry are privately owned. The system is directed towards making the greatest possible profits for the owners of production.

Question 12

Inequality

Answer 12

The difference in social status, wealth, or opportunity between people or groups.

Question 13

Injustice

Answer 13

A situation in which there is no fairness, justice, or equality in the treatment of a person or persons.