Cask Of Amontillando Flashcards

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Retribution

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(Noun) punishment for doing something wrong

Synonyms- vengeance, payback

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Preclude

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(Verb) to prevent or make impossible beforehand

Synonyms: prevent

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Avenge

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(Verb) to get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer

Synonyms: retaliate, redress

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Avenger

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(Noun) someone who avenges a wrong

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Connoisseur

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

Synonyms- enthusiast

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Accost

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(Verb) to approach and speak in a challenging or aggressive way

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