Name ____________________________
Date ________________
A Christmas Carol
Hour ________________
Word Study
Synonyms
Cluster words of the same or very closely similar meaning.
beseech
genial
ponderous
affable
merge
facetious
resolute
palpable
dreary
cordial
hateful
reclaim
linger
glum
gloomy
impart
humorous
determined phantom
endeavor
entreat
reform
destitute
despair
try
bequeath
scorn
witty
unshakeable resentment spirit
combine
apparition
loiter
ominous
indignant
hefty
plead
pronounced renew
threatening reject
doubtful
unbelieving bestow
substantial attempt
impoverished
tangible
Dismal
Amicable
Funny
Strive
Poor
Heavy
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Noticeable
Disliked
Restore
Beg
Give
Firm
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Ghost
Blend
Lag
Warning
Angry
Skeptical
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