"The Cask of Amontillado" and "Lamb to Slaughter" Vocab Words Flashcards
Tranquil
Free from disturbance; calm
Amber
A honey-yellow color typical of amber.
Administer
Manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.).
Congealed
Having become semisolid, especially on cooling.
Placid
(Of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited.
Luxuriate
Enjoy oneself in a luxurious way; take self-indulgent delight.
Trifle
A thing of little value or importance.
Exasperated
Intensely irritated and frustrated.
Cask
A large container like a barrel, made of wood, metal or plastic and used for storing liquids, typically alcoholic drinks.
Amontillado
A medium dry sherry.
Accost
Approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.
Catacomb
An underground cemetery consisting of a subterranean gallery with recesses for tombs, as constructed by the ancient Romans.
Fetter
A chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles.
Implore
Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Console
Comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.
