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Cask of Amontillado

Vocab from Cask of Amontillado, Edgar Allen Poe

TermDefinition
a cylindrical container that holds liquids cask
proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers venture
rude expression intended to offend or hurt insult
promise vow
action taken in return for an injury or offense revenge
take action in return for a perceived wrong avenge
make impossible, especially beforehand preclude
exemption from punishment or loss impunity
a justly deserved penalty retribution
an established custom wont
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill virtuoso
approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively accost
leave hurriedly and secretly abscond
a person's manner of walking gait
lie when dead or at rest repose
restrain with shackles fetter
physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident injury
declaration of an intention to inflict harm on another threat
underground cemetery in tunnels catacombs
mentally or physically unfit afflicted
a person with expert knowledge or training connoisseur
stated clearly and in detail explicit
Created by: tcourville
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