Gift of the Magi Vocabulary

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Magi

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Wise men; often refers to the three wise men in the Bible

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Parsimony

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Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

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Imputation

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Accusation or attribution of a fault or crime

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Mendicancy

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The condition of being a beggar

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Vestibule

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An antechamber or small entrance hall

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Agile

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Able to move quickly and easily

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Falter

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To hesitate or waver in action

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Prudence

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The quality of being cautious and wise

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Covet

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To desire something belonging to another

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Chronicle

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A factual written account of important events