"Cask of Amontillado" Flashcards
1
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preclude
A
(v.) to prevent or make impossible beforehand
synonyms: prevent
She precluded me from saying bad words
2
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retribution
A
(n.) punishment for doing something wrong
synonyms: vengeance, payback
Her retribution was horrible
3
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avenge
A
(v. ) to get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer
synonyms: retaliate, redress
4
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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
5
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connoisaeur
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(n. ) a person who has a high level of knowledge or skill
synonyms: enthusiast, oficionado
6
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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.