Christmas Carol Vocab List

solitude

the state of being alone

homage

special honor or respect shown publicly

liberality

generosity, generous act

idle

lazy, avoiding work

procession

a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony

reverberate

To be repeated as in a series of echoes or vibrations

incoherent

not able to be understood; nonsensical

heed

to pay attention to

brusque

abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

dowry

property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage

surplus

extra

odious

extremely unpleasant; repulsive

hospitable

offering friendly or generous treatment to guests

refuge

a safe place or shelter from danger

accost

to approach or confront in an aggressive way

dispel

To clear away; to remove or get rid of, as if by scattering.

heartily

in a sincere or warm manner

earnest

Serious or sincere

distinguishable

capable of being perceived as different or distinct

oblige

be indebted or grateful