"Cask of Amontillado" Flashcards

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preclude

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(v.) to prevent or make impossible beforehand
synonyms: prevent
She precluded me from saying bad words

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retribution

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(n.) punishment for doing something wrong
synonyms: vengeance, payback
Her retribution was horrible

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avenge

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(v. ) to get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer

synonyms: retaliate, redress

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avenger

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(n.) someone who avenges a wrong
synonyms:
They promised to avenge the death of her aunt

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connoisaeur

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(n. ) a person who has a high level of knowledge or skill

synonyms: enthusiast, oficionado

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accost

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(v.) to approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive way
synonyms: speak to
I accosted to her.

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