The Tell-Tale Heart

Question 1

keen, sharp

Answer 1

acute

Question 2

disguise

Answer 2

dissimulation

Question 3

troubled, bothered

Answer 3

vexed

Question 4

of the greatest intensity

Answer 4

profound

Question 5

wisdom, ability to make good judgement

Answer 5

sagacity

Question 6

held back or stopped

Answer 6

stifled

Question 7

educated guesses, assumptions that are believed to be true

Answer 7

suppositions

Question 8

a long narrow opening, crack

Answer 8

crevice

Question 9

a continuous drumming, military term

Answer 9

tatoo

Question 10

lessened, diminished

Answer 10

waned

Question 11

small beams of wood

Answer 11

scantlings

Question 12

delegated, to appoint as a representative

Answer 12

deputed

Question 13

excessive boldness, rashness, daring

Answer 13

audacity

Question 14

especially, exceptionally

Answer 14

singularly

Question 15

easily and rapidly, as in speaking or writing

Answer 15

fluently

Question 16

fiercely, violently

Answer 16

vehemently

Question 17

energetic hand or arm motions

Answer 17

gesticulations

Question 18

ridicule, mockery

Answer 18

derision

Question 19

pretending to be virtuous, decieving

Answer 19

hypocritical

Question 20

giving careful attention

Answer 20

hearkening

Question 21

a mixed feeling of reverence, fear, and wonder

Answer 21

awe

Question 22

unmistakable, clearly defined

Answer 22

distinctness

Question 23

very keen

Answer 23

over-acuteness

Question 24

a means of hiding

Answer 24

concealment

Question 25

urged, compelled

Answer 25

bade

Question 26

gracefulness, politeness

Answer 26

suavity

Question 27

thoughtfulness regard for the furture

Answer 27

foresight

Question 28

at rest

Answer 28

reposed