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The Cask of Amontillado
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English
9th Grade
09/22/2011

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avenged
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to inflict a punishment or penalty in return for; revenge
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precluded
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to prevent; make impossible
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azure
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a light purplish blue
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impunity
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freedom from punishment, harm or bad consequences
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unredressed
Definition
not set right; not remedied
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retribution
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something given or demanded in repayment, esp. punishment
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wont
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customery practice; habit
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immolation
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death or destruction
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connoisseurship
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expert knowledge that qualifies one to pass judgment in a particular way
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virtuoso
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having to do with a person with masterly skill or technique, esp. in the arts
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imposture
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the act of instance of engaging in deception under an assumed name or identity
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accosted
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to approach and speak to, especially in an aggressive manner
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motley
Definition
the multi colored costume of a court jester or clown
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niter
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a salt like substance found in cool, damp places
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roquelaure
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a knee length cloak popular in the 1700's
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palazzo
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a mansion or palace
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absconded
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to leave quickly and secretly and hide, often to avoid arrest or prosecution
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explicit
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definitely stated; clearly expressed
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gait
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a particular way of moving on foot
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distilled
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to give off in drops or small quantities
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rheum
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a watery or thin mucous discharge from the eyes or nose
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leer
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a desirous, sly or knowing look
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repose
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to lie at rest, either sleeping or in death
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d'or
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golden; of gold
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rampant
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rearing on the hind legs
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puncheons
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large containers for storing liquids
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flagon
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a narow necked bottle with a handle
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trowel
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a flat bladed hand tool for leveling, spreading, or shaping substances such as cement or mortar
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promiscuously
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casually; randomly
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ignoramus
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an ignorant person
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fettered
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bound with chains or shackles; restrained
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implore
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to ask earnestly; beg
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obstinate
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stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action
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unsheathing
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to draw from or remove from a case for blade or sword
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rapier
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a long, lightweight sword with a sharp point but no cutting edge
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aperture
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an opening, such as a hole, gap, or slit
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hastened
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moved or acted swiftly; quickly
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rampart
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a protective barrier or fortification
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