A Christmas Carol - Vocabulary Stave 1/2

unholy; wicked

ask for information from someone

make unclear and difficult to understand; keep from being seen, conceal

obtain something from a specified source

special honor or respect shown publicly

without the basic necessities of life

a religious folk song or popular hymn, particularly one associated with Christmas

do as (someone) asks or desires in order to help or please them

great fear or apprehension; anticipate with great apprehension or fear

sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way

make someone troubled or nervous

causing shock or dismay; horrific

having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason

make better; improve

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

a person's face or facial expression; support

a ghost or ghost-like image of a person

contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous

a firm decision to do or not to do something

go or move back or further away from a previous position

a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain

angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

of considerable importance, size, or worth

confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding

work extremely hard or incessantly

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

a hope or ambition of achieving something

one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute