Question

Vocabulary exercise of the lesson the gift of magi

Answer 1

Answer:

1) imputation- suggestion; implication

2) parsimony- extreme frugality; stinginess

3) flat - apartment

4) mendicancy squad - police who arrested beggars and homeless people

5) vestibule - small entrance hall

6) appertaining-. belonging

7) instigates - gives rise to; provokes or urges into action

8) depreciate - belittle; lower the value of

9) fob chain-. short chain meant to be attached to a pocket watch

10) meretricious-. attractive in a cheap, flashy way

11) patent-. obvious

12) scrutiny - close inspection

13) coveted-. longed-for