Tell Tale Heart Vocabulary

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What does the word [to] "conceive" [of] mean?

Back

To imagine or form an idea

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What does "gradual" mean?

Back

Slow and steady

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What does "dissimulation" mean?

Back

the act of deceiving

Front

What does the word "vex" mean?

Back

To annoy or disturb

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What does the word "profound" mean?

Back

Deep or intense

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What does "sagacity" mean?

Back

Wisdom or keen perception

Front

What does the word "dreadful" mean?

Back

Terrifying

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What does "stealthy" mean?

Back

Secret

Front

What does "stimulate" mean in the sentence: "It increased my fury, as the beating of a drum stimulates the soldier into courage."?

Back

Encourage

Front

What does "concealment" mean?

Back

Hiding