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.

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.) greedAs you read, look for three additional words from stave two

to add to your vocabulary list.

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; defeatedAs you read, look for three additional words

from stave three to add to your vocabulary list.