The Tell-Tale Heart Vocabulary

Front

Acute

Back

Sharp or intense

Front

Vexed

Back

Annoyed or frustrated

Front

Sagacity

Back

Wisdom or keen perception

Front

foresight

Back

thoughtful regards for the future

Front

Audacity

Back

Boldness or daring

Front

Vehemently

Back

With intense emotion

Front

Derision

Back

Ridicule or mockery

Front

hearkening

Back

listen carefully

Front

awe

Back

a mixed feeling of fear

Front

distinctness

Back

unmistakable, clearly defined