A Christmas Carol Vocabulary Scholastic

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A movement relating to society that people support

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social cause

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Philanthropists are people who are willing to donate their money to any good ____________ .

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social cause

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to call forth or up; make you think of

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evoke

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It was __________ to think that she could pass the class after doing nothing all year!

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preposterous

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inflict severe pain or suffering

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torture

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A person who is unwilling to spend money; stingy

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miserly

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A term used to describe something that is absurd or ridiculous

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preposterous

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To hinder or restrict movement

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hobble

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A deceptive or false statement; nonsense

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humbug

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The act of giving to help others, especially through donations

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philanthropy