A Christmas Carol Vocabulary

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Anonymous

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A person not identified by name.

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Destitute

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Without the basic necessities of life.

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Reassurance

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The action of removing someone's doubts or fears.

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Summon

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Authoritatively or urgently call on someone to be present, especially as a defendant or witness in a law court.

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Currency

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A system of money in general use in a particular country.

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Mortal

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A being that will eventually die; often used to refer to humans.

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Provision

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The action of providing or supplying something for use.

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Odious

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Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

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Incoherent

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Expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way.

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Endeavor

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An attempt to achieve a goal.