““The Cask of The Cask of Amontillado”Amontillado”

VocabularyVocabulary

AccostAccost

To approach and speak to in an To approach and speak to in an aggressive or hostile manneraggressive or hostile manner

DestinedDestined

Determined beforehand; fatedDetermined beforehand; fated

FetterFetter

To restrain with chains or shacklesTo restrain with chains or shackles

ImploreImplore

To beg; earnestly ask forTo beg; earnestly ask for

ImpunityImpunity

Freedom from punishment, penalty or Freedom from punishment, penalty or harmharm

PrecludePreclude

To make impossible, especially by To make impossible, especially by taking action in advance; preventtaking action in advance; prevent

ReposeRepose

To lie dead or at restTo lie dead or at rest

SubsideSubside

To become less agitated or active; To become less agitated or active; lessenlessen

TerminationTermination

The end of something; limit or edgeThe end of something; limit or edge

VirtuosoVirtuoso

Characteristic of a person with Characteristic of a person with masterly knowledge or skillmasterly knowledge or skill