Cask of Amontillado Flashcards
1
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preclude
A
(verb) to prevent or make impossible before hand.
synonyms: prevent
2
Q
retribution
A
(noun) punishment for doing something wrong.
synonyms: vengeance, payback
3
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avenge
A
(verb) to get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer.
synonyms: retaliate, redress
4
Q
avenger
A
(noun) someone who avenges a wrong.
5
Q
connoisseur
A
(noun) a person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field.
synonym: enthusiast, aficionado
6
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accost
A
(verb) to approach & speak to in a challenging or aggressive way.
