Short Story Vocab (Cask of Amontillado) Flashcards
1
Q
preclude
A
to prevent or make impossible beforehand
Adam Greenberg suffered a head injury in his first major league baseball game which precluded him for having a successful season.
synonyms: prevent
2
Q
retribution
A
punishment for doing something wrong
Jake’s car was totaled in the accident, and he wanted retribution, so he toook the other driver to court.
synonyms: vengance, payback
3
Q
avenge
A
to get revenge by punishing the wrongdooer
synonyms: retaliate, redress
4
Q
avenger
A
someone who avenges a wrong
The Avengers fight crime.
5
Q
connoisseur
A
a person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
synonyms: enthusiastic
6
Q
accost
A
to approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive way
He was accosted by three gang members on the subway
