The Cask of Amontillado Vocabulary

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definitively

Back

conclusively; completely

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precluded

Back

made impossible

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impunity

Back

exemption from punishment

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unredressed

Back

a wrong that is not made right

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retribution

Back

punishment

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perceive

Back

recognize

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immolation

Back

sacrifice

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virtuoso

Back

a person with special knowledge or skill in a field

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accost

Back

to confront boldly

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motley

Back

a parti-colored garment