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CaskOfAmontillado1
vocab set one for cask of amontillado
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cask | a large container like a barrel, made of wood, metal or plastic and used for storing liquids, typically alcoholic drinks |
| Venture | a risky or daring journey or undertaking |
| Preclude | prevent from happening; make impossible |
| Impunity | exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action |
| Immolation | the act of killing yourself or someone else, or of destroying something, usually by burning |
| Connoisseur | an expert judge in matters of taste |
| Virtuoso | a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit |
| Imposture | an instance of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others |
| Accost | approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively |
| Motley | incongruously varied in appearance or character, disparate |
| Impose | force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place |
| Roquelaure | a knee-length cloak worn especially in the 18th and 19th centuries |
| Palazzo | a palatial building, especially in italy |
| Abscond | leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft |
| Explicit | stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt |
| Sconce | a candle holder that is attached to a wall with an ornamental bracket |
| Flambeaux | a flaming torch, especially one made of several think wicks dipped in wax |
| Catacomb | an underground cemetery consisting of a subterranean gallery with recesses for tombs, as constructed by the ancient romans |
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