Cask of Amontillado Flashcards
1
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preclude
A
verb. to prevent or make impossible beforehand
synonyms: prevent
2
Q
retribution
A
noun. punishment for doing something wrong
synonyms: vengeance, payback
3
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avenge
A
verb. to get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer
synonyms: retaliate, redress
4
Q
avenger
A
noun. someone who avenges a wrong
synonyms: none
5
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connoisseur
A
noun. a person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
synonyms: enthusiast, aficionado
6
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accost
A
verb. to approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive way
synonyms: none
