Cask of Amontillado Flashcards
1
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Preclude
A
(verb) to prevent or make something impossible beforehand
2
Q
Retribution
A
(noun) punishment for doing something wrong
3
Q
Avenge
A
(verb) to get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer
4
Q
Avenger
A
(noun) someone who avenges a wrong
5
Q
Connoisseur
A
(noun) a person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
6
Q
Accost
A
(verb) to approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive manner