Tell-Tale Heart Vocab Flashcard

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What does 'profound' mean?

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Having deep insight or understanding; intense or far-reaching.

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What does 'acute' refer to in terms of senses?

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Sharp or severe; having a keen perception or sensitivity.

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What does it mean to 'stifle' something?

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To suppress or restrain something, such as a feeling or action.

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What does 'wane' mean?

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To decrease in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

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What is 'audacity'?

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The willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior.

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What does 'vehemently' mean?

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In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner.

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What is the meaning of 'derision'?

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Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

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Provide an example of a situation where one might feel 'acute' awareness.

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Noticing a faint smell of smoke in a room.

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Use 'profound' in a sentence.

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Her profound love for music inspired her to become a composer.

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How can 'stifle' be used in a sentence?

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He tried to stifle his laughter during the serious meeting.