A Christmas Carol Vocabulary Stave 1

Front

Dread

Back

An uneasy feeling; a feeling of fear or that something bad is going to happen.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Caustic

Back

A rude, acidic, or toxic response.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Appalling

Back

Too much; not appealing to the senses.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Destitute

Back

The less fortunate or poor.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Justified

Back

Having a reason to do something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

Oblige

Back

To make someone legally or morally bound to do something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Homage

Back

Special honor or respect shown publicly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

Carol

Back

A song of joy or praise, especially one sung at Christmas.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

Amends

Back

Compensation for a loss or injury.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Acidic

Back

Having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4