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The Tell-Tale Heart
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acute | very strong, severe, or intense |
| audacity | boldness or confidence, especially when doing something risky or unexpected |
| cunningly | in a clever or sneaky way, especially to achieve a goal |
| derision | mockery or ridicule; making fun of someone |
| dissemble | to hide your true feelings, thoughts, or intentions |
| stealthily | in a quiet, secretive way so that you are not noticed |
| suavity | a smooth, polite, and confident manner |
| vehemently | in a very strong, forceful, or passionate way |
| vexed | annoyed, irritated, or troubled |
| acuteness | the quality of being very sharp, intense, or perceptive |