Tell Tale Heart Vocabulary

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waned

Back

to decrease in size, strength or degree

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hiding

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concealment

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awe

Back

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

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pulsation

Back

to beat or throb, as of the pulse

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vexed

Back

irritated, annoyed

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audacity

Back

excessive boldness, rashness, daring

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gesticulation

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a dramatic gesture used to emphasize one's words

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scantlings

Back

small quantities or dimensions, often referring to timber

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hearkening

Back

listening attentively

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suavity

Back

smoothness, often in manner or speech