A Christmas Carol Vocabulary Stave 1

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Inquire

Back

To ask for information.

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Oblige

Back

No other choice; obligated.

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Unhallowed

Back

Not holy; unconsecrated.

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Appalling

Back

Too much; not appealing to the senses.

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Homage

Back

To pay respects.

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Destitute

Back

Without the basic necessities of life.

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Derive

Back

To obtain something from a specified source.

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Caustic

Back

Able to burn or corrode organic tissue.

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Dread

Back

To anticipate with great apprehension or fear.

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Carol

Back

A song of joy or praise, especially one sung at Christmas.