The Cask of Amontillado

Mr. Mac (United States of America)
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  1. cask
    a cylindrical container that holds liquids
  2. venture
    an undertaking with an uncertain outcome
  3. avenge
    take action in return for a perceived wrong
  4. preclude
    make impossible, especially beforehand
  5. impunity
    exemption from punishment or loss
  6. retribution
    a justly deserved penalty
  7. virtuoso
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  8. wont
    an established custom
  9. imposture
    pretending to be another person
  10. motley
    consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
  11. surmount
    get on top of; deal with successfully
  12. insufferable
    extremely unpleasant or annoying
  13. abscond
    run away, often taking something or somebody along
  14. gesticulation
    a deliberate and vigorous motion of the hands or body
  15. fetter
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
  16. astound
    affect with wonder
  17. aperture
    a natural opening in something
  18. rampart
    an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
  19. mortal
    subject to death
  20. azure
    bright blue in color, like a clear sky
Created on Mon Oct 28 14:37:38 EDT 2013 (updated Tue Oct 29 13:56:54 EDT 2013)

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