"Cask of Amontillado" Vocabulary

trowel

• Tool with a flat, pointed blade used to level and spread cement or mortar.

• A device used for measuring temperature in liquids.

• A handheld tool for cutting wood or metal.

• An instrument for mixing and kneading dough.

orb

• A sphere or spherical object.

• A flat, two-dimensional shape.

• A type of celestial body that is not spherical.

• A geometric figure with sharp angles.

gait

• The speed or manner of moving on foot.

• A type of footwear designed for running.

• A medical condition affecting the legs.

• A dance style characterized by quick steps.

hearken

• To listen attentively.

• To ignore completely.

• To speak loudly.

• To walk away.

termination

• End or limit of something; conclusion.

• A process of beginning something new.

• A type of legal agreement.

• An ongoing situation without resolution.

retribution

• A form of forgiveness for wrongdoings.

• Punishment imposed on a wrongdoer for repayment or revenge.

• A method of conflict resolution through dialogue.

• An act of kindness towards an offender.

implore

• To beg for urgently; beseech.

• To refuse or reject something.

• To celebrate or honor someone.

• To explain or clarify a concept.

borne

• Past tense of 'bear,' which means to tolerate or carry.

• A type of fruit that grows on trees.

• A term used in physics to describe weight.

• A synonym for 'to be born.'

aperture

• Opening; gap; slit.

• Closure; block; seal.

• Surface; layer; coating.

• Edge; boundary; limit.

recoil

• To move forward with great speed and force.

• To shrink back, as in fear or extreme dislike; to spring back, as in firing a gun.

• To expand and grow larger over time.

• To remain stationary and not react to stimuli.