"The Tell-Tale Heart" Vocabulary

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Alibi

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A believable reason why a suspect could not have been at the scene of a crime.

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Virtuous

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Conforming to moral and ethical principles.

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Dissemble

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To pretend; hiding one's true feelings.

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Eminent

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Conspicuous (stands out) or noteworthy.

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Unobtrusively

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Without calling attention to oneself.

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Disheveled

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Untidy or disordered in appearance.

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Hastily

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Done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.

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Suavity

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Smoothness or politeness in manner.

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Villainously

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In a wicked or criminal manner.

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Sagacity

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The quality of being wise or having good judgment.