1. A Christmas Carol Act 2 vocab. list

2. 1. Astonish (verb) amaze

3. 2. Compulsion (noun) driving, irresistible force

4. 3. Severe (adjective) harsh

5. 4. Meager (adjective) of poor quality; in small amount

6. 5. Audible (adjective) loud enough to be heard

7. ev·el·er 6. reveler(s) (noun) a person who is enjoying themselves in a lively and noisy way.

8. 7. vacant (adjective) having no fixtures, furniture, or inhabitants; empty.

9. 8. Merriment (noun) laughter and enjoyment; a lively celebration

10. 9. Slovenly (adjective) messy and dirty; done in a careless way

11. 10. Threadbare (adjective) very thin and in bad condition from too much use; not very effective