MOD #2 Vocabulary A Christmas Carol Flashcard

Front

What does 'livid' suggest about a person's reaction?

Back

It suggests that the person is enraged.

Front

What is an example of something that is considered 'odious'?

Back

The smell of rotten eggs made everyone gag.

Front

What does 'credulity' mean in the context of belief?

Back

It refers to a tendency to be too ready to believe something.

Front

What is a 'compulsion'?

Back

An irresistible urge to act in a certain way.

Front

What is an example of a trivial matter?

Back

A minor disagreement about lunch plans.

Front

Define 'odious'.

Back

Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

Front

What does 'compulsion' imply about a person's behavior?

Back

It implies that the person feels a strong, often uncontrollable urge to do something.

Front

What is the meaning of 'credulity'?

Back

A willingness to believe something, especially on slight evidence.

Front

Provide an example of a situation that could make someone feel livid.

Back

Being insulted in front of others.

Front

What is the opposite of 'trivial'?

Back

Significant or important.