Cask of Amontillado Flashcards

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Preclude

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To prevent or make impossible beforehand.

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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 wrongdoer.

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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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Accost

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

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