The Gift of the Magi Vocabulary Flashcard

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Depreciate

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Lower the value of

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Prosperity: According to horoscope, this year will bring prosperity to those who were born in the Year of the Snake.

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the state of being wealthy and successful

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Faltered Tony faltered when he spoke to Anna whom he has a crush on since elementary school.

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Hesitated in action or intent

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Instigates: Lilo's high-pitched voice usually instigates Matty to react negatively.

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Stir up or provoke

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Prudence: In every thing you do, you must exercise prudence because your decisions affect you and the people around you for a long time.

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Using good judgment and common sense

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Sentiment: After watching the video about abandoned children, Johnny shared the same sentiment with Queenie that something must be done to solve this problem.

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a way of thinking or feeling about something

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Ellie felt ecstatic upon opening the present that he got from his grandfather last Christmas.

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in a condition of extreme delight or overpowering emotion

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It is Noli's ardent prayer to pass the entrance examination to the best university in the country.

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Noli's strong desire to pass the entrance examination.

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agile He keeps a healthy lifestyle by eating the right food and doing regular exercise, that is why he is fit and agile.

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Quick and well coordinated in movement

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Assertion

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A statement