The Cask of Amontillado Flashcards

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Preclude

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Verb.
To prevent or make impossible beforehand.
Prevent,exclude.

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Retribution

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Noun.
Punishment for doing something wrong.
Punishment,penalty.

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Avenge

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Verb.
To get revenge by punishing the wrongdoer.
Redress,retaliate.

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Avenger

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Noun.
Someone who avenge a wrong.
None.

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Connoisseur

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Noun.
A person who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a field.
Enthusiast,aficionado.

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Accost

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Verb.
To approach and speak to in a challenging or aggressive way.
None.

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