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“The Cask of Amontillado”

“The Cask of Amontillado”. Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary. Accost (verb). To approach or speak to in an aggressive manner The criminal’s routine was to accost women verbally and then steal their purses. Destined (adjective). Determined beforehand; fated. (destine – verb)

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“The Cask of Amontillado”

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  1. “The Cask of Amontillado” Edgar Allan Poe Vocabulary

  2. Accost (verb) To approach or speak to in an aggressive manner The criminal’s routine was to accost women verbally and then steal their purses.

  3. Destined (adjective) Determined beforehand; fated. (destine – verb) The young king sat in his destined place on the royal throne.

  4. Fetter (verb) To restrain with chains or shackles. The prisoners were fettered together as they collected trash on the side of the road.

  5. Implore (verb) To beg; earnestly ask for. The father implored the firefighter to rescue his daughter from the burning building.

  6. Impunity (noun) Freedom from punishment, penalty or harm. The secret agent is allowed to break laws with impunity in order to complete his missions.

  7. Preclude (verb) To make impossible, especially by taking action in advance; prevent The quick thinking of the defensive line was able to preclude the other team from scoring.

  8. Repose (verb) To lie dead or at rest; recline. The dehydrated girl reposed on a park bench while her friend ran to get water.

  9. Subside (verb) To become less agitated or active; lessen The itching of the rash began to subside after the doctor applied some medication.

  10. Termination (noun) The end of something; limit or edge. The group of friends feared the termination of their favorite television show when the main character announced he was retiring.

  11. Virtuoso (adjective) Characteristic of person with masterly knowledge, talent or skill. At the age of seven, the boy demonstrated virtuoso skill while playing the violin.

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