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Cask of Amontillado
Cask of Amontillado Set 3
Term | Definition |
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vain | 1. having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth; 2. producing no result; useless (definition #2 is used in the story |
pry | (v.) 1. inquire too closely into a person's private affairs; 2. use force in order to move or open (something) or to separate (something) from something else |
feeble | (adj.) lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness; weak |
enable | (v.) give (someone or something) the authority or means to do something |
niche | (n.) a shallow recess, especially one in a wall to display a statue or other ornament |
bewildered | (adj.) completely puzzled or confused; perplexed |
implore | (v.) beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something |
obstinate | (adj.) stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. |
ceased | (v.) to bring or come to an end |
surpassed | (v.) exceeded, went beyond |
fettered | (v.) shackled; chained |