ELA Gift of the Magi Vocab Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
Imputation
A
A claim that someone has done something undesirable
2
Q
Parsimony
A
Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
3
Q
Instigates
A
To incite someone to do something; to provoke
4
Q
Predominate
A
To be the strongest or main element
5
Q
Vestibule
A
A lobby
6
Q
Appertain
A
Relate to; concern
7
Q
Mendicancy Squad
A
A group of police who arrested beggars and homeless people
8
Q
Thereunto
A
An archaic way of saying “to that”
9
Q
Depreciate
A
To lower the value of something
10
Q
Meretricious
A
Appearing attractive but having no real value
11
Q
Intoxication
A
A feeling of being happy, excited, and slightly out of control
12
Q
Prudence
A
Cautiousness
13
Q
Adorn
A
To enhance the appearance of something with beautiful objects
14
Q
Ardent
A
Glowing or passionate
15
Q
Covet
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To have a strong desire for things that belong to someone else
