Cask of Amontillado Vocabulary 10th

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rapier

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a long, slender, two-edged sword.

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connoisseur

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an expert in a particular field, especially in the arts or in matters of taste.

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catacombs

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an underground cemetery consisting of tunnels with recesses for tombs.

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accost

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to confront boldly.

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cask

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a large container like a barrel used for storing liquids.

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amontillado

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a type of sherry wine, typically dry and pale.

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flambeaux

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torches used for illumination.

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imposture

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deceptive behavior or pretending to be someone else.

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endeavored

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to try hard to achieve something.

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precluded

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to prevent something from happening.