"Gift of the Magi" Vocab Flashcards
imputation
accusation; insinuation
parsimony
stingness; extreme thriftiness
predominate
holding advantage in numbers
appertain
connecting to; being apart of
depreciate
lower in value
meretricious
attractive in a false, showy way
prudence
sound judgement
magi
3 kings from the east who brought gifts to Jesus
inconsequential
unimportant
adornment
ornament; decoration
duplication
act or process of duplicating a copy or double
dowry
wealth to be given by a bride to her husband
finesse
refinement; delicacy
suppleness
flexibility
incestantly
constantly; endlessly
inestimable
too valuable to be measured
chagrin
feeling of annoyance caused by failure or disappointment
immoderate
excessive, unrestrained
homage
respectful admiration