
GIFT OF THE MAGI (UNLOCKING OF VOCABULARY DIFFICULTY)
Quiz by Mariel Arianne Contreras
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PARSIMONY: the quality of not being willing to spend money or to give or use a lot of something
She criticized government parsimony with defense investment.
SHABBY:
looking old and in bad condition because of being used for a long time or not being cared for
Her home is a rented one-bedroom apartment in a shabby part of town.
DEPRECIATE: to (cause something to) lose value, especially over time
We would depreciate it if anyone would be willing to try and answer some questions.
SLY: deceiving people in a smart way in order to get what you want
He's a sly old guy - I would trust him with my money.
COVETED: strongly desired by many
The Caldecott Medal is a coveted children’s book award.