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"Cask of Amontillado" Vocabulary
Vocabulary words from "Cask of Amontillado"
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English
9th Grade
11/21/2011

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redress
Definition

(v.) to correct a moral wrongdoing

Example: The criminal justice system aims to redress wrongdoings by placing criminals in jail

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vaults
Definition

(n) storage cellars

Example: Deviously, Montressor lured Fortunato down into the depths of his family’s vaults to commit a murderous deed.

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promiscuously
Definition

(adv) randomly selected

Example: Tickets were promiscuously selected during the raffle drawing.

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fetter
Definition

(v) to tie or chain

Example: After successfully luring Fortunato into the depths of the vaults, Montressor fettered him to the wall.

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rampart
Definition

(n) a wall built for defense

Example:  The rampart prevented the intruders from entering the castle.

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preclude
Definition

(v) to prevent; (adj) made impossible in advance; prevented

Example: After Hurricane Katrina, every step should be taken to preclude the risk of disaster.

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impunity
Definition

(n) freedom from punishment

Example:  The criminal received impunity when he was pardoned by the governor. 

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retribution
Definition

(n) punishment

Example: The victims of violent crimes often seek retribution by prosecuting their attackers to the fullest extent of the law.

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impose
Definition

(v) to take advantage of

Example: My aunt only stayed one night because she did not want to impose on us.

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endeavor
Definition

(v) to try

Example: In the future, I am going to endeavor to learn how to speak Italian.

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obstinate
Definition

(adj) stubborn

Example:  The obstinate juror refused to change her mind about the trial’s verdict.

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succession
Definition

(n) series

Example:  “I’m very nervous,” Brandon commented.  “I have three midterms in succession on Thursday.”

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