Labor's The Pit and The Pendulum Vocabulary

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What is a surcingle?

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A strap or 'bandage' used to secure a saddle on a horse.

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What does insuperable mean?

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Incapable of being overcome; insurmountable.

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Define gossamer.

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A fine, filmy substance; often refers to cobwebs or something very delicate.

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What does accentuation refer to?

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Emphasizing or making something more noticeable, often through clear pronunciation.

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What does delirious mean?

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In a state of wild excitement or hallucination.

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What is the meaning of specter?

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A ghost or phantom; something that haunts the mind.

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Define ghastly.

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Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.

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What is the significance of the term 'dread sentence of death'?

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It refers to the finality and fear associated with a death sentence.

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What does the term 'profound' imply?

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Having deep meaning or significance; intense.

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What is the meaning of the word 'viand'?

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An item of food; a delicacy.