1. A Christmas Carol Stave 1 Executer- (n.) one who carries out the terms of a will Extinguished- (v.) put out, as a fire Ominous- (adj.) threatening, serving as an omen Facetious- (adj.) joking Livid- (adj.) grayish blue Incredulous- (adj.) unable to believe Ponderous- (adj.) heavy Incessant- (adj.) unending Benevolence- (n.) kindness As you read, look for three additional words from stave one to add to your vocabulary list.

2. A Christmas Carol Stave 2 Receded- (v.) became more distant Reverently- (adv.) with deep respect Remonstrated- (v.) protested; complained Latent- (adj.) hidden and undeveloped Capacious- (adj.) roomy Jovial- (adj.) jolly; good-natured Corroborated- (v.) confirmed Avarice- (n.) greed As you read, look for three additional words from stave two to add to your vocabulary list.

3. A Christmas Carol Stave 3 Adamant- (adj.) unyielding; stubborn Execrable- (adj.) detestable Inaudible- (adj.) unable to be heard Prostrate- (adj.) laid low; weak and helpless; defeated As you read, look for three additional words from stave three to add to your vocabulary list.