"Gift of the Magi" Vocab Flashcards by Ross Edwards | Brainscape

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imputation

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accusation; insinuation

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parsimony

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stingness; extreme thriftiness

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predominate

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holding advantage in numbers

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appertain

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connecting to; being apart of

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depreciate

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lower in value

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meretricious

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attractive in a false, showy way

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prudence

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sound judgement

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magi

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3 kings from the east who brought gifts to Jesus

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inconsequential

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unimportant

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adornment

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ornament; decoration

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duplication

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act or process of duplicating a copy or double

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dowry

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wealth to be given by a bride to her husband

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finesse

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refinement; delicacy

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suppleness

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flexibility

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incestantly

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constantly; endlessly

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inestimable

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too valuable to be measured

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chagrin

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feeling of annoyance caused by failure or disappointment

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immoderate

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excessive, unrestrained

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homage

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respectful admiration