The Tell-Tale Heart Vocabulary

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dissimulation

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concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretense.

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Definition of profound:

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(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.

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sagacity

Back

the quality of being sagacious.

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Definition of harkening:

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to bring to mind something in the past : hearken back.

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suppositions

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an uncertain belief.

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crevice

Back

a narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall.

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vehemently

Back

forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.

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pulsation

Back

rhythmical throbbing or vibrating (as of an artery)

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scantlings

Back

a piece of lumber of small cross section

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suavity

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the quality of being suave in manner.