Gen. Ed. Christmas Carol Vocabulary

Front

destitute

Back

living in complete poverty

Front

odious

Back

disgusting, offensive

Front

Mannequins formed a _______ from the story.

Back

tableau

Front

Thin porridge

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Gruel

Front

Expression of high regard

Back

homage

Front

Approach aggressively

Back

Accost

Front

Not able to be understood; nonsensical

Back

Incoherent

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Brusque

Back

abrupt or blunt in speaking

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Censer

Back

Container for burning incense

Front

Dowry

Back

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on marriage