Cask of Amontillado Flashcards

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preclude

A

to prevent or make impossible before
synonyms-prevent
ex.His broken arm precluded him from playing this season.

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retribution

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punishment for doing something wrong
synonyms-vengeance,payback
ex.After His phone was stolen he wanted retribution to who ever took it

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3
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avenge

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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.

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4
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avenger

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someone who avenges wrongdoing

ex.The avengers fight criminals

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5
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connoisseur

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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

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accost

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to approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive way
synonyms-none
during the robbery the criminal accost the cashier.

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