Christmas Carol Vocabulary Flashcard Act II

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harsh

Back

severe; something that is very strong or intense.

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a driving, irresistible force

Back

compulsion; a strong, often uncontrollable urge to do something.

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Antonym for waning

Back

increasing; to become greater or larger.

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hugs

Back

embrace; to hold someone closely in one's arms.

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Synonym for gnarled

Back

bent; twisted or knotted.

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severe

Back

harsh; very strict or serious.

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compulsion

Back

a driving force; an irresistible urge to act.

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increasing

Back

the opposite of waning; to grow in number or amount.

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embrace

Back

to hug; to hold someone closely.

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bent

Back

a synonym for gnarled; twisted or curved.