Vocabulary Exercise - *The Gift of the Magi*
Vocabulary from *The Gift of the Magi*
1. Sacrifice:
The act of giving up something important for the sake of someone or something else.
Use the word "sacrifice" in a sentence based on what you read in the story:
2. Valued:
Considered to be important or worthy.
What is something that Della values in the story? Use the word "valued" in your answer.
3. Shimmering:
Giving off a soft, flickering light.
What does Della’s hair look like when it falls around her? Use the word "shimmering" in your answer.
4. Miserable:
Feeling very unhappy or in pain.
How might Della feel when she realizes she has only $1.87 to buy Jim a gift? Use the word "miserable" in your sentence.
5. Unique:
Being the only one of its kind; different from everything else.
Describe the watch chain Della buys for Jim using the word "unique."
6. Pride:
A feeling of deep satisfaction or self-respect.
What does Della feel proud of? Use the word "pride" in your answer.
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