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Cask of Amontillado
Term | Definition |
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abscond | (v.) leave hurriedly and secretly to avoid detection or arrest for an unlawful action |
immolation | (n.) death or destruction |
impunity | (n.) freedom or immunity from punishment |
preclude | (v.) prevent from happening; make impossible |
retribution | (n.) punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act |
unredressed | (adj.) needs correction; not made right or compensated |
accosted | (v.) to approach and speak to in an aggressive or hostile manner |
fettered | (v.) shackled; chained |
motely | (adj.) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; (n.) a jester's costume; a jester |
repose | (v.) to rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness |
feeble | (adj.) lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness; weak |
implore | (v.) beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something |
obstinate | (adj.) stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. |