A Christmas Carol Vocabulary 1

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nervousness or weakness; timid; fearful

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tremulous

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Synonym for cheery, merry, blithe, glad

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jocund

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Not transparent; does not allow light through

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Opaque

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Indicating disbelief

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Incredulous

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Desire to do good; goodwill; charitableness

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Benevolence

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Causing gloom or dejection; dreary

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Dismal

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To seek information by asking

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inquired

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bewildered; puzzled; shocked

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perplexed

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Understanding others' feelings

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Empathetically

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humble prayer, entreaty, or petition

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supplication