A Christmas Carol Vocabulary Staves Four and Five

hutson ela 12.15.24

Waning

Decreasing in strength or intensity; to draw to a close; ending; decreasing; diminishing; a periodic decrease in the illuminated portion of the moon; a decline in power, importance, or prosperity.

trivial

Unimportant; of very little importance or value; insignificant; frivolous; trifling.

obscure

Not clear or plain; vague or uncertain; difficult to understand or perceive; of little or no prominence, fame, or distinction; far from public notice; remote, as a small town; to conceal or cover up by confusing.

reeked

Gave off a strong, unpleasant smell; fumed; stunk.

infamous

Having an extremely bad reputation; detestable; wicked; shocking; scandalous; notorious

refuse

Trash; garbage; something that is discarded as useless or worthless. (Not to be confused with homograph refuse: to decline acceptance)

scrutinize

To examine in detail, with critical and carful attention; investigate; study; inspect; look over; analyze; check out.(p.

flaunting

Parading or displaying defiantly or boldly, as one's wealth or accomplishments; showing off; boasting.

recoiled

Drew back as in horror, alarm, or disgust: flinched; faltered; cringed; shuttered; turned away.

revered

Regarded with respect or awe; respected deeply; venerated; adored; admired; appreciated; cherished; honored; looked up to.(p.

reconciled

Accepted something not desired; repaired a strained relationship; won over; settled a quarrel or dispute; placated; pacified.

essence

The basic, real, and unchanging nature of a thing; the individual feature or features of a thing; at the heart of; a substance obtained from a plant, drug, etc. that contains its basic properties in concentrated form; the core; soul; spirit.

inexorable

Not able to be moved, persuaded, or affected by begging or persuasion; unyielding; unbending; relentless; cruel; inflexible; stubborn.

repulsed

Repelled with discourtesy or denial; rebuffed; rejected; spurned; shunned; resisted; fended off; driven back.

illustrious

Glorious, as in deeds or words; highly distinguished; renowned; famous; celebrated; well-known; outstanding.

jovial

Possessing a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good fellowship; friendly; pleasant; cordial; cheery; humorous; mirthful.

loitered

Lingered aimlessly in or about a place; tarried; moved in a slow manner, making purposeless stops in the course of a trip, journey, or errand; wasted time; dawdled; ambled; lingered.(p.

blithe

Glad; cheerful; glorious; merry; carefree; headless; jovial; mirthful.

feign

Fake; pretend; deceive; put on an appearance of; bluff; put on an act.

malady

A disorder or disease of the body, especially one that is chronic or deep-seated; an undesirable condition; illness; ailment; affliction.