Cask of Amontillado Flashcards
1
Q
preclude
A
verb
to prevent or make impossible beforehand
During the thunderstorm, the tree fell, and precluded people from moving on in the morning.
2
Q
retribution
A
noun
punishment for doing something wrong
He wanted retribution from the vandalism done to his home.
3
Q
avenge
A
verb
to get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer
She wanted to avenge her sister’s death.
4
Q
avenger
A
noun
someone who avenges a wrong
Avengers fight crime and are people like police officers.
5
Q
connoisseur
A
noun
a person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
He is a connoisseur in cookery.
6
Q
accost
A
verb
to approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive way
He accosted the bully to stand up for his friend.
