A Christmas Carol Vocabulary Words

Cordial

Warm and friendly; heartfelt.

Dismal

Pitifully or disgracefully bad

Penance

Voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong.

Procure

To persuade or cause something to happen, obtain something with care and effort

Avarice

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Benevolence

The quality of being well meaning; kindness

Despondent

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage

Endeavor

To try hard to do or achieve something

Fervor

Intense and passionate feeling

Fluctuate

Rise and fall irregularly in amount or number

Haggard

Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering

Solitary

Done or existing alone

Demeanor

outward behavior or bearing

Opulence

Great wealth or luxuriousness

Predicament

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

Bereft

Deprived of or lacking something; a sad and lonely person

Scrutinize

examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

Amends

To make changes in order to make something better, more accurate , or fairer

Illustrious

Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements

Loiter

Stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose or to travel indolently and with frequent pauses