The Tell Tale Heart Vocab Flashcards
1
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foresight
A
the ability to see what will or might happen in the future
2
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dissimulation
A
to hide under a false appearance
3
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vexed
A
annoying and frustrating to deal with
4
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sagacity
A
to have good judgement
5
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hearkening
A
listen; to give respectful attention
6
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awe
A
a strong feeling of wonder
7
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distinctness
A
not being the same; separate
8
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over-acuteness
A
sharp; intense
9
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concealment
A
to hide something or someone from sight
10
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waned
A
to decrease in strength; intensity
11
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scantlings
A
very small pieces or portions
12
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suavity
A
behaving in a relaxed or confident way in social situations
13
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bade
A
to urge, command, or direct
14
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audacity
A
a confident and daring quality that is usually seen as shocking or rude.
Ex: You have the audacity to tell me what to do
15
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reposed
A
to lay at rest
