Amontillado Flashcards
(28 cards)
connoisseurship
expertise or authority, esp. in the fine arts or in matters of taste
imposture-
deception
gemmary
knowledge of precious gems
motley
the costume of a court jester or clown
preclude
to make impossible, especially by taking action in advance; prevent
Impunity-
freedom from punishment, penalty, or harm
Virtuoso-
characteristic of a person with masterly knowledge or skill
Accost
to approach and speak to in an aggressive or hostile manner
pipe-
a wine barrel with a capacity of 126 gallons
Amontillado
a pale dry sherry
niter-
a white, gray, or colorless mineral, consisting of the potassium nitrate
Roquelaure
a man’s knee length cloak in the 18th century
palazzo
a palace or mansion
flambeaux
wall brackets containing lighted torches
casks and puncheons
large containers for storing wine
gesticulation-
a vigorous motion or gesture
of the Masons
a member of the Freemasons, a social organization with secret rituals and signs.
repose-
to lie dead or at rest
crypt-
an underground chamber serving as a burial place
promiscuously
randomly
masonry
stonework
termination
end of something; limit or edge
fetter
to restrain with chains or shackles
implore
to beg; earnestly ask for
