Cask of amontillado vocab

Question 1

preclude

Answer 1

V to prevent; hinder or block

S: discontinue, prohibit

Question 2

impunity

Answer 2

N freedom from punishment, harm, or loss

S: exception, exemption

Question 3

surmount

Answer 3

V be placed atop something; to get over the top of a physical obstacle; overcome difficulty.
S: conquer, top

Question 4

gait

Answer 4

N speed or manner of moving on foot

S: pace, gallop

Question 5

abscond

Answer 5

V to run away secretly; withdraw and hide oneself; to escape from a place of detention
S: flee, skedaddle

Question 6

repose

Answer 6

V to lie resting; to lie in a restful position
N a state of rest or inactivity

S: (n)stillness, (v)lie down

Question 7

obstinate

Answer 7

ADJ stubborn; refusing to change

S: steadfast, unyielding