A Christmas Carol, Act II Vocabulary List 2
1. heartily
adv. sincerely and fully
Joe welcomed his friend heartily with a warm handshake.
2. recollect
v.
to remember
I can recollect each time I spent the summer at the beach.
3. unaltered
adj. unchanged
Her positive attitude toward running track remained unaltered by the
long practice hours.
4. consequence n.
a result of an action
The consequence of preparing for the test will likely be a good grade.
5. odious adj. arousing or deserving of hatred or disgust
Tina disliked the odious attitude of the bully.
6. refuge
n.
a safe place or shelter from danger
The abandoned kitten found refuge with the little boy.
7. whim
n.
a sudden wish, desire, decision, etc.
Jane bought the new pair of shoes on a whim.
8. deliquesce
v.
to melt away like a liquid
The snail began to deliquesce after we poured a mound of salt on it.
9. dispel
v.
to make a feeling or belief disappear
The lustrous sky helped dispel her bad mood.
10. endeavor
v.
to try hard to do something
We endeavor to help the destitute by collecting cans of food.
Homework: 10 sentences using each word in its given part of speech
and definition—DUE Wednesday, Dec. 9th
Quiz: fill-in-the-blank with a word bank—Friday, Dec. 11th