Cask of Amontillado Vocab

Question 0

Immolation

Answer 0

the act of killing a victim. Noun

Question 1

Retribution

Answer 1

the dispensing or receiving of reward or punishment especially in the afterlife. Noun

Question 2

Accosted

Answer 2

to approach and speak to often in a challenging or aggressive way. Verb

Question 3

Imposed

Answer 3

to force into the company or on the attention of another. Verb

Question 4

Insufferable

Answer 4

difficult to endure; hard to put up with. Adj.

Question 5

Absconded

Answer 5

to depart secretly and hide oneself; to escape. Verb

Question 6

Gait

Answer 6

a manner of walking or moving on foot. Noun

Question 7

Precious

Answer 7

highly esteemed or cherished; having great value. Adj.

Question 8

Repose

Answer 8

to lie at rest; to lie dead. Verb

Question 9

Gesticulation

Answer 9

a gesture, often with the hands, made in showing strong feeling or in enforcing
an argument. Noun

Question 10

Remote

Answer 10

a far off region or area. Noun

Question 11

Recess

Answer 11

a hidden, secret, or secluded part or place. Noun

Question 12

Niche

Answer 12

something (as a sheltered or private space) that resembles a recess in a wall. Noun

Question 13

Indication

Answer 13

something which serves as a sign to be pointed out. Noun

Question 14

Obstinate

Answer 14

inflexible in changing one’s thoughts or opinions; refusing to act. Adj.

Question 15

Hasten

Answer 15

to move quickly. Verb