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The Tell-Tale Heart Flashcards

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Definition of audacity?

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The willingness to take bold risks; boldness

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Definition of acute?

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Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree

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Definition of derision?

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Contemptuous ridicule

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Definition of gesticulations

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A gesture, especially an energetic one

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Definition of refrained

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Stop oneself from doing something; held back

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Definition of sagacity

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Intelligence and good judgement

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Suavity

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Smoothness and politeness

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Vehemently

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Showing string and often angry feeling; very emotional, forcefully passionately

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Vexed

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Disturbed or annoyed

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Wary

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Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

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