A Christmas Carol - 20 words

morose

gloomy; ill-tempered; very depressed

misanthrope

someone who does not like other people

destitute

extremely poor

meager

a very small amount

compulsion

the need to do something; almost like you are not in control of your actions

audible

able to be heard

gnarled

twisted, knotty, mangled

incessant

never-ending

peal

the ringing of bells

feign

to fake or lie

gruel

a thin liquid made from oatmeal/porridge and water

specter

ghost

hearth

the area in front of a fireplace

tremulous

trembling or shaking

benevolence

kindness or well-meaning

melancholy

a feeling of depressed sadness

opulence

great wealth or luxury

intercede

to intervene of someone’s behalf

plaintive

sounding sad or mournful

odious

extremely unpleasant or repulsive