Scrooge and Marley Act 1 Vocabulary Word #2 Flashcards

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misanthrope

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A person who hates or distrusts everyone.

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malcontent

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A person who is always unhappy.

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miser

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A greedy person who keeps and refuses to spend money, even at the expense of their own comfort.

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specter

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A ghost.

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deliquesce

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To melt away.

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gruel on the hob

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Thin broth warming on a ledge at the back or side of the fireplace.

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apparition

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A ghost.

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scrim

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A see-through fabric backdrop used to create special effects in the theater.

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ferret eyes

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An expression meaning to stare continuously, like the way a ferret hunts.

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promissory notes

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Written promises to pay someone a certain sum of money.