Cask of Amontillado Flashcards
(6 cards)
preclude
to prevent or make impossible before
synonyms-prevent
ex.His broken arm precluded him from playing this season.
retribution
punishment for doing something wrong
synonyms-vengeance,payback
ex.After His phone was stolen he wanted retribution to who ever took it
avenge
to get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer
synonyms-retaliate,redress
ex.The Father promise to avenge the death of his son by capturing the killer.
avenger
someone who avenges wrongdoing
ex.The avengers fight criminals
connoisseur
a person that has a high level or knowledge in a field
synonyms-enthusiast,expert
Hes a real connoisseur since hes been working here for about 10 years
accost
to approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive way
synonyms-none
during the robbery the criminal accost the cashier.