A Christmas Carol Vocabulary Stave 1

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Justified

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Having a reason to do something.

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Unhallowed

Back

Not holy; unconsecrated.

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Derive

Back

To obtain or get from something; gathered.

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Appalling

Back

Too much; not appealing to the senses.

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Caustic

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A rude, acidic, or toxic response.

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Amends

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Compensation for a loss or injury.

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Homage

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Respect or reverence paid or rendered.

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Destitute

Back

Without the basic necessities of life.

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Inquire

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To seek information by questioning.

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Obscuring

Back

Making something difficult to see or understand.