Cast Of Amontillado Flashcards

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Retribution

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(Noun) Punishment for doing something wrong

Vengeance, payback

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Preclude

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(Verb) To prevent or make impossible before read
Ex. Adam Greensfords suffered a head injury in his precluded him having successful career.
Prevent

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Avenge

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To get revenge by punishment the wrongdoer
Retaliate, redress
The brother vowed to avenge the death of their father

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Avenger

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(Noun) Someone who avenges a wrong
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The Avengers fight criminals

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Connoisseur

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(Noun) A person who has a high level of knowledge

Enthusiast, aficionado

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Accost

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To approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive way

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