The Cask of Amontillado Flashcards
1
Q
Preclude
A
Verb.
To prevent or make impossible beforehand.
Prevent,exclude.
2
Q
Retribution
A
Noun.
Punishment for doing something wrong.
Punishment,penalty.
3
Q
Avenge
A
Verb.
To get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer.
Redress,retaliate.
4
Q
Avenger
A
Noun.
Someone who avenge a wrong.
None.
5
Q
Connoisseur
A
Noun.
A person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field.
Enthusiast,aficionado.
6
Q
Accost
A
Verb.
To approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive way.
None.