The Cast of Amontillado Flashcards
1
Q
preclude
A
to prevent or make impossible beforehand
2
Q
is preclude an adjective or a verb
A
verb
3
Q
retribution
A
punishment for doing something wrong
4
Q
is retribution a noun or a adjective
A
noun
5
Q
avenge
A
to get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer
6
Q
is avenge a noun or verb
A
verb
7
Q
connoisseur
A
a person who has a high level of knowledge and skill in a feild
8
Q
is connoisseur an adjective or a noun
A
noun
9
Q
accost
A
to approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive way
10
Q
is accost a noun or a verb
A
verb