Gift of the Magi Flashcards
1
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Vehemently
A
in a forceful, passionate or intense manner; with great feeling
2
Q
Suppositions
A
assumptions; things one thinks are true w/o evidence
3
Q
Laboriously
A
in a way that requires considerable time and effort
4
Q
Scrutiny
A
critical observation or examination
5
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Ornamentation
A
things added to something to provide decoration
6
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Prudence
A
wisdom, caution, or restraint
7
Q
Deprecate
A
to express strong disapproval of
8
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Cascade
A
pour downward rapidly and in large quantities
9
Q
Sterling
A
genuine, excellent; made of silver of standard fineness
10
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Derision
A
contemptuous ridicule or mockery
