"The Tell-Tale Heart" Vocabulary


Word Definition
foresight thoughtful regard for the future
dissimulation hidden under a false appearance
vexed troubled, distressed, caused agitation
profound               
 discerning; informed
hearkening giving careful attention
awe mixed feeling of reverence, fear, and wonder
distinctness
unmistakable; clearly defined
over-acuteness very keen
concealment means of hiding
waned diminished; grew gradually less
scantlings small quantities or amounts
suavity gracefulness; politeness
bade urged; compelled
audacity bold courage; daring
reposed to lay at rest
derision contempt, ridicule



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