The Fall of the House of Usher - Vocabulary

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oppressive

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Weighing heavily on the senses or spirit.

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Cadaverous

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Resembling a corpse; pale, gaunt, or thin.

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vivacious

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Vigorous and animated.

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deplorable

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Of very poor quality or condition.

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sedge

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A grassy plant that grows in wet areas around the world.

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haunt

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To visit often or continually; to appear in the form of a ghost.

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boon

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A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

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munificent

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More generous than is usual or expected.

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dint

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An impression or hollow in a surface.

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folly

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Lack of good sense; foolishness.