The Gift of the Magi-Vocabulary

What does the word "Parsimony" mean?

• The state of being successful

• The quality of being careful with money or resources

• The condition of being a beggar

• A suggestion or hint, particularly one of a fault

What is the definition of "Mendicancy"?

• The condition of being a beggar

• To reduce in value

• To regard with extreme repugnance

• Attractive in a cheap, flashy way

What does "Depreciate" mean?

• To regard with extreme repugnance

• To reduce in value

• A confident statement of fact or belief

• Being the strongest or main element

What is meant by "Imputation"?

• A view or attitude toward a situation

• A suggestion or hint, particularly one of a fault

• The state of being successful

• Not pretentious or arrogant

What does "Abhor" signify?

• To regard with extreme repugnance

• Cautiousness with regard to practical matters

• The state of being successful

• A way that requires considerable effort

What is the meaning of "Prudence"?

• Attractive in a cheap, flashy way

• Cautiousness with regard to practical matters

• Extremely poor; lacking necessities of life

• Close examination or observation

How is "Meretricious" defined?

• Not important or significant

• Attractive in a cheap, flashy way

• A view or attitude toward a situation

• A confident statement of fact or belief

What does "Indigent" mean?

• Careful in one's speech or actions

• The state of being successful

• Extremely poor; lacking necessities of life

• Brings about or initiates

What is the definition of "Scrutiny"?

• A confident statement of fact or belief

• Close examination or observation

• Not pretentious or arrogant

• Able to move quickly and easily

What does "Coveted" refer to?

• Being the strongest or main element

• Severe damage or destruction

• Greatly desired or envied

• Not important or significant