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Ryan Caffrey Per. 5 > "The Cask of Amontillado" > Flashcards

"The Cask of Amontillado" Flashcards

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preclude

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(verb) to prevent or make impossible before hand

Syn. prevent

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retribution

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(noun) punish for doing something wrong

Syn. vengeance, payback

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avenge

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to get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer

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avenger

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(noun) SOMEONE WHO AVENGES A WRONG

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connoiseur

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(noun) a person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field

Syn. enthusiast, aficionado

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accost

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(verb) to approach or speak to in a Challenging or aggressive way

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