Cask of Amontillado Flashcards

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Preclude

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To prevemt or make impossible beforheand. (verb)

Synonyms: prevent.

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Retribution

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Punishment for doing something wrong. (noun)

Synonyms: vengeance, payback.

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Avenge

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To get revenge by punishing the wrongdoor.

Synonyms: retailate, redress.

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Avenger

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Someone avenges a wrongdoor.

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Connoisseur

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A person who has a high level of knowledge or skill field. (noun)

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Accost

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To approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive way. (verb)

Synonyms: He has accosted by three gang members on the subway.

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