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A Christmas Carol
Words 11-15
Michael was astonished when he won first place in the
spelling bee – he was sure that Stephanie was the better
speller.
Astonish:(v.) Amaze, shock, surprise
Even though she tried to tiptoe silently through the house, every step Taylor
made was audible.
Audible:(adj.) Loud enough to be heard
George has a compulsion to make sure that his desk is
organized – he can’t stand a mess!
Compulsion:(n.) A driving, irresistible force
I opened a window to dispel the smell and smoke from the
burned popcorn.
Dispelled:(v.) Scattered and driven away
Arthritis has made my grandmother’s
fingers gnarled and sore.
Gnarled:(adj.) knotty and twisted, distorted