A Christmas Carol Vocabulary Review

These flashcards cover vocabulary from 'A Christmas Carol' to aid in understanding key terms and their meanings.

arduous

Involving a lot of effort and hard work.

miserly

Showing a strong desire to save money, often to the point of being stingy.

apparition

A ghost or ghostly figure; a sudden appearance.

ambition

A strong desire to do or achieve something.

devoid

Entirely lacking or free from.

meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

communicate

To convey or share information.

shrewd

Having sharp judgment; clever in practical matters.

enigmatic

Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.

impoverished

Reduced to poverty; lacking the basic necessities.

callous

Emotionally insensitive; unfeeling.

abominable

Causing moral revulsion; very unpleasant.

naïveté

Lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

altruistic

Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others.

covet

To desire wrongfully; to wish for something belonging to someone else.

vague

Not clearly expressed; lacking definite shape or form.

stout

Strong and heavy; bulky.

Bah, humbug

A phrase expressing disbelief or disdain, especially for Christmas cheer.

resolution

A firm decision to do or not to do something.

morose

Sullen and ill-tempered; gloomy.