The Tell-Tale Heart Vocabulary Flashcards

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dreadfully

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In an extremely bad or unpleasant way.

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acute

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Having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd.

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conceived

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Formed or devised (a plan or idea) in the mind.

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object

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A material thing that can be seen and touched.

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vulture

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A large bird of prey feeding chiefly on carrion.

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fancy

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Imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.

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madmen

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Men who are mentally ill or behave in a wildly foolish way.

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foresight

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The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.

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dissimulation

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Concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretense.

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sufficient

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Enough; adequate.