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tth vocabulary
for quiz on tell tale heart
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nature | the basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it. |
| defect | a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack. |
| presume | suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability. |
| ground | factors forming a basis for action or the justification for a belief. |
| sufficient | enough; adequate. |
| sane | (of a person) of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill. |
| contrary | opposite in nature, direction, or meaning. . perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired. |
| laboring | working at an unskilled manual occupation. |