Edgar Allan Poe Vocab Practice

Front

Furthest point or limit of something.

Back

Extremity

Front

Fill in the blank: The detective attempted to ___________ enough evidence to find the criminal. It was difficult to gather enough clues.

Back

Ascertain

Front

Definition of VEX?

Back

Make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.

Front

Close similarity; match or agree almost exactly.

Back

Correspond

Front

The young man enjoyed his ____________. Large groups made him uncomfortable.

Back

Seclusion

Front

An uncertain belief.

Back

Supposition

Front

Definition of REFRAIN?

Back

Stop oneself from doing something.

Front

Sovereignty, control.

Back

Dominion

Front

Definition of TUMULTUOUS?

Back

Making a loud, confused noise.

Front

The children swung on the swing set. They resembled a clock's ________________.

Back

Pendulum