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Gift of the Magi

TermDefinition
imputation shame or embarassment
parsimony cheap not spending a lot of money
instigate to cause something to happen
mendicancy begging for something you don't have money to pay for it.
vestibule a passage, hall, or room between the outer door and the interior of a building : lobby
appertaining to belong to or be connected or related to something
meretricious gaudy and cheap and sleazy
prudence careful good judgment that allows someone to avoid danger or risks
adornments something to make a person or thing more attractive
ardent having or showing very strong feelings
dandy something that is very good or impressive
chronicle to describe a series of events in the order that they happened
contentment feeling happy
anxiousness feeling nervous
indignation feeling angry because something is unfair.
defiance not following the rules, or not giving up when something seems impossible.
contrast looking at the difference between two things.
laborously requiring effort to do something, not easy
conflict problem
prosperous successful and wealthy
ecstatic extremely happy
inconsequential not important
depreciate to reduce in value
truant someone who avoids doing what they need to
predominant: something that stands out the most, catches your attention
Created by: MsWoods
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