A Christmas Carol Vocab Test Staves 3-5

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Forcing or being forced to do something

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Compulsion

Front

Ahead of time; before due time; too soon

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prematurely

Front

shaking or quivering slightly; nervous; timid

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tremulous

Front

Flat metal shelf at a fireplace for cooking

Back

hob

Front

giant; monster; demon

Back

ogre

Front

A person who makes or sells women's hats.

Back

milliner

Front

Sad and mournful

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plaintive

Front

small or insufficient in quantity or amount

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scanty

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Indicating anger or annoyance

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indignantly

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Tendency to believe things too easily

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credulity