"The Tell-Tale Heart" Vocabulary

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Vex

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To annoy; to trouble or bother.

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Disheveled

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Hanging loosely; untidy; disarranged.

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Stealthily

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In a secret or sly way.

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Hastily

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To move quickly, speedy, hurriedly.

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Suavity

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Smooth in manner; agreeable or polite; sophisticated.

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Audacity

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

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Anguish

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Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

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Eminent

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Famous and respected within a particular sphere.

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Derision

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Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

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Leisurely

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Acting or done at leisure; unhurried or relaxed.