"The Gift of the Magi" Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is the meaning of 'Imputation'?

Back

A suggestion or claim that someone did something wrong; an accusation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

Which word means 'Looking old, worn out, or in bad condition'?

Back

Shabby

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the definition of 'Depreciate'?

Back

To reduce the value or price of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Front

What does 'Ransacking' mean?

Back

Searching wildly to find something, often causing disorder in the process

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What part of speech is 'Parsimony'?

Back

Noun

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Front

What does 'Coveted' mean?

Back

Greatly desired or wished for

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is the meaning of 'Meretricious'?

Back

Attractive in a superficial or showy way, but lacking real value

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does 'Agile' mean?

Back

Able to move quickly and easily; nimble

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

Front

What is the definition of 'Charity'?

Back

The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does 'Accusation' mean?

Back

A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1