Vocabulary from 'The Tell-Tale Heart'

Front

acute (as used in "The Tell-Tale Heart")

Back

Sharp or highly developed

Front

Which vocabulary word means "to listen carefully"?

Back

Hearken

Front

vex

Back

To bother or annoy someone

Front

dissimulation

Back

A hiding of one's true feelings or intentions

Front

"Profound" insight

Back

Deep understanding

Front

stifle

Back

To smother or hold back

Front

"beliefs or assumptions"

Back

Suppositions

Front

stealthily

Back

In a cautious and secretive manner

Front

hideous

Back

Extremely ugly or horrible

Front

Wary

Back

Showing caution about possible dangers