cask of amontillado Flashcards

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preclude

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to prevent or make impossible beforehand

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2
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retribution

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punishment for doing something wrong

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3
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avenge

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to get revenge by punishing the wrong doer

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4
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avenger

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someone who avenges a wrong

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5
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connoisseur

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a person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field

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aceost

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to approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive way

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