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The Gift of the Magi

Vocabulary and Final Test

AB
truantabsent without permission
magistatethe official entrusted with the administration of the law
philanthrophyaltruistic concern for others shown by donation of money, land, or service
insolvencyunable to pay your debts
garmentpiece of clothing
ecstaticdelighted
pneumoniadisease of the lung by inflammation and congestion and caused by infection
lustroushaving a shiny gloss or sheen
mammothhuge, gigantic
pharmacopoeiabook describing durgs, chemicals, and medicinal preparations
unassuminghumble and meek
subsidingdying off or slacking
prudencecaution and shrewdness
duplicatecopy or double
cravedlonged or hungered for
agilequick, spry(nimble)
chroniclehistory; account of events
assertiondeclaration or claim
coaxlure or persuade
discreetcautious
conceptionidea or notion
coveteddesired
ardenthaving heartfelt emotions; passionate
humiliationembarrassment; lowered in one's eyes
serenecalm, peaceful; tranquil; free of storms


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