VOCABULARY FROM A CHRISTMAS CAROL

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VOCABULARY FROM A CHRISTMAS CAROL
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meager

• Describe a meager wardrobe.

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odious

• Describe an odious chore.

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ominously

• Explain why/when a teacher might
• look at you ominously.

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raucous

• Describe a raucous classroom.

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sonorous

• Name a musical instrument that is sonorous.

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vexed

• Describe the last time you were
• vexed and why

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visage

• You are concerned by your friends visage.
  Explain why this might happen.

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wends

• Sally got detention because she wends her way to
  class every day. Why?

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addle

• Describe 1 way you can addle someone.

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beseech

• Its never a good idea to beseech me for a grade.
  Why?

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besiege

• Its never a good idea to besiege me first thing
  in the morning. Why?

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bilious

• Explain why someone might be
• described as bilious.

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covets

• Harry covets Larrys girlfriend.
• Describe 1 possible outcome.

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derision

• Describe how a student might exhibit derision
  while at school.

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destitute

• What is 1 reason someone
• might be destitute?

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florid

• Describe a florid dress.

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garish

• Barrys home is garish.
• Describe what it might look like.

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impertinent

• Gary asks for help with his essay.
• Is he being impertinent?

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implore

• Teenagers often implore their parents for
  _______________.

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parsimonious

• When might it be a good idea to be parsimonious?