A Christmas Carol Vocab Stave One Part O

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emphatically

Back

in a forceful way; assuredly

(adverb)

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executor

Back

the person who administers a person's estate upon their death; trustee

(noun)

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covetous

Back

Describes someone showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else; greedy

(adjective)

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shrewdly

Back

in a way that shows sharp powers of judgment; astutely

(adverb)

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bestow

Back

to give something as an honor or present; donate

(verb)

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humbug

Back

something false, deceptive, deceitful or a hoax; nonsense

(noun)

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gaily

Back

in a cheerful or lighthearted way; happily

(adverb)

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indignantly

Back

in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair; angrily

(adverb)

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impropriety

Back

behavior that is dishonest or socially unacceptable; rudeness

(noun)

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resolute

Back

describes someone with a firm, unwavering opinion; stubborn

(adjective)