"The Cask Amontillado" Flashcards
1
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what does “preclude” mean?
A
“preclude”- (verb) to prevent or make impossible beforehand.
*Synonyms-prevent
2
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what does “retribution” mean?
A
“retribution”- (noun) punishment fro doin something wrong.
*Synonyms-vengence,payback
3
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what does “avenge” mean?
A
“revenge”- (verb) to get revenge by punishing the wrong-doer.
*Synonyms-reataliate,redress
4
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what does “avenger” mean?
A
“avenger”- (noun) someone who avenges a wrong doing.
*Synonyms-none.
5
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what does “connoisseur” mean?
A
“connoisseur”- (noun) a peron who has a high knowledge in a field, skill, or study.
*Synonyms-enthusiast,aficionado
6
Q
what does “accost” mean?
A
“accost”-(verb) to approach and speak in a challenging or aggressvie way.
*Synonyms-none.
