Cask of Amontillado Study - PAPE 1

• Cask is a noun that refers to a large wooden barrel, typically used for wine.
• Amontillado is a noun that refers to a wine from Spain; a pale kind of sherry.
• Borne is a verb that means to tolerate or carry.
• Avenge is a verb that means to get revenge for; to punish an injuring party or wrongdoer.
• Preclude is a verb that means to prevent; to hinder, block or impede.
• Impunity is a noun that refers to freedom from punishment, harm, or loss.
• Redress is a verb that means to make right; remedy or rectify ; make amends for.
• Retribution is a noun that refers to punishment imposed on a wrongdoer for repayment or revenge.
• Immolation is a noun that refers to killing or offering as a sacrifice; to set oneself on fire.
• Connoisseur is a noun that refers to a person with expert knowledge or training, especially in the fine arts.
• Imposture is a noun that refers to fraud; trickery; deception under a false or assumed character.
• Accost is a verb that means to approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.
• Abscond is a verb that means to depart secretly; withdraw and hide oneself.
• Catacombs are a noun that refers to underground cemetery in tunnels with chambers or recesses for graves.
• Gait is a noun that refers to the speed or manner of moving on foot.
• Orb is a noun that refers to a sphere or spherical object.
• Rheum is a noun that refers to a watery or thin mucous discharge from the eyes or nose.
• Repose is a noun that refers to the act of resting or the state of being at rest.
• Gesticulate is a verb that means to make gestures especially while speaking, for emphasis.
• Grotesque is an adjective that refers to something abnormal and hideous; distorted and unnatural in shape or size.
• Trowel is a noun that refers to a tool with a flat, pointed blade used to level and spread cement or mortar.
• Recoil is a verb that means to shrink back, as in fear or extreme dislike; to spring back, as in firing a gun.
• Circumscribe is a verb that means to encircle; define the boundaries of.
• Termination is a noun that refers to the end or limit of something; conclusion.
• Niche is a noun that refers to a hollow area in a wall for holding a statue or urn; a crevice or recess.
• Fetter is a verb that means to restrict the freedom of with chains; (noun) a chain or shackle for the ankles.
• Implore is a verb that means to beg for urgently; beseech.
• Hearken is a verb that means to listen attentively.
• Aperture is a noun that refers to an opening; gap; slit.