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The Cask of Amontillado
Short story part 2.
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English
9th Grade
09/27/2009

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preclude
Definition
make impossible in advance; prevent
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impunity
Definition
freedom from punishment
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retribution
Definition
punishment
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redress
Definition
to set right; remedy or rectify
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vintage
Definition
the yield of wine or grapes from a vineyard or district during one season
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accost
Definition
to approach and speak to in an aggressive or hostile manner
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surmount
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to overcome; conquer
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vault
Definition
an arched structure, usually of masonry, serving to cover a space
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abscond
Definition
to run away secretly, especially in order to avoid arrest or prosecution
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gesticulation
Definition
movement of the arms or hands to express something
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clamor
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a loud outcry; hubbub
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niche
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a recess in a wall, as for holding a statue
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insufferable
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impossible to endure; intolerable
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recoil
Definition
move backwards, as if in horror
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masonry
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stonework or brickwork
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motley
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multicolored costume worn by a clown or jester
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