Cask of Amontillado Flashcards
1
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preclude
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verb to prevent or make impossible before hand
syn: prevent
2
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retribution
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noun punishment for doing something wrong
syn: vengeance, payback
3
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avenge
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verb to get revenge by punishing the wrong doer
syn: retaliate, redress
4
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avenger
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noun someone who avenges a wrong
5
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connoisseur
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noun a person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field.
syn: enthusiast, aficionado
6
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accost
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verb to approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive way