Dickens_A Christmas Carol_Vocab-Stave I
About this set
Created by:
pr3ttyra1nb0wz on November 4, 2011
Subjects:
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
20 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 ironmongery | cast or wrought iron hardware |
| grind-stone | A flat circular stone, used for sharpening tools. In the olden days they used a _____ to sharpen their knives, swords etc., |
| distinctly | clearly, obviously, unmistakably |
| shrivelled | lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness |
| rime | ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside) |
| gladsome | experiencing or expressing gladness or joy |
| bleak | providing no shelter or sustenance |
| veneration | extreme respect and reverence; worship |
| impropriety | the quality or state of being improper |
| resolute | firm in purpose or belief |
| homage | honor; tribute; great respect; Ex. pay/do homage to |
| liberality | the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament |
| kindred | similar or related in quality or character |
| provision | the activity of supplying or providing something |
| multitude | the common people generally |
| establishments | businesses |
| surplus | more than is needed, desired, or required |
| facetious | cleverly amusing in tone |
| melancholy | a feeling of thoughtful sadness |
| relinquished | that has been withdrawn or retreated from |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.
Set Champions
Scatter Champion
27.6 secs by pr3ttyra1nb0wz
Space Race Champion
4,270 points by pr3ttyra1nb0wz
Speller Champion
100% correct by pr3ttyra1nb0wz