Tell Tale Heart Vocabulary

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Vex

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Disturb peace of mind

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Acute

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sharp or penetrating in intellect, insight

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Audacity

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Boldness or daring, especially with confidence.

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Conceive

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have the idea for

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Derision

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ridicule; mockery

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Hypocritical

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professing feelings or virtues one does not have

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Stealthily

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marked by quiet and caution and secrecy

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Stifled

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to suppress, curb, or withhold

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Vehemently

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Extreme intensity of emotions or convictions

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Gradual

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proceeding in small stages