tell tale heart vocab

Question 1

acute

Answer 1

extremely sharp or intense

Question 1

conceive

Answer 1

have the idea for

Question 2

dissimulation

Answer 2

the act of deceiving

Question 3

profound

Answer 3

showing intellectual penetration of emotional depth

Question 3

vex

Answer 3

disturb the peace of mind of

Question 4

sagacity

Answer 4

the trait of having wisdom and good judgement

Question 5

stifled

Answer 5

held in check with difficulty

Question 6

supposition

Answer 6

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

Question 7

stealthy

Answer 7

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy

Question 8

wane

Answer 8

decrease in phase

Question 9

wary

Answer 9

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

Question 10

vehement

Answer 10

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions

Question 10

suavity

Answer 10

the quality of being charming and gracious in manner

Question 11

trifle

Answer 11

something of small importance

Question 12

gesticulation

Answer 12

a deliberate and vigorous motion of the hands or body

Question 13

tolerable

Answer 13

capable of being borne or endured

Question 14

derision

Answer 14

the act of treating with contempt

Question 15

dissemble

Answer 15

make believe with the intent to deceive

Question 16

audacity

Answer 16

aggressive or outright boldness