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The Tell Tale Heart
Words for the Short Story "The Tell Tale Heart"
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conceive | Have the idea for |
| Dissimulation | the act of deceiving |
| Vex | to disturb the peace of mind |
| Sagacity | forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating |
| Hearken | To Listen; used mostly in the imperative |
| Stifle | smother or suppress |
| Crevice | a long narrow opening |
| Tattoo | a call that signals the military to return to their quarters |
| Anxiety | a state of worry and nervousness in mental disorders |
| Scantling | an upright in house framing |
| Suavity | the quality of being charming and gracious in manner |
| Audacity | aggressive or outright boldness |
| Repose | lie when dead |
| Vehement | marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions |
| Gesticulation | a deliberate and vigorous motion of the hands or body |
| Mockery | showing your contempt by derision |
| Derision | contemptuous laughter |
| Hypocritical | professing feelings or virtues one does not have |
| Dissemble | hide under a false appearance |
| Hideous | grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror |