"The Cask of Amontillado" Vocabulary List
accost (v.) to approach and speak to, especially in an aggressive manner
engagement (n.) an appointment; a commitment
explicit (adj.) definitely stated; clearly expressed
fetter (v.) to restrict, confine, impede, or chain
implore (v.) to ask earnestly; beg
impunity (n.) freedom from punishment, harm, or bad consequences
preclude (v.) to prevent; make impossible
redress (v.) to put right; to equalize
repose (v.) to rest, relax, or lounge
vintage (n.) the wine from a particular harvest; an exceptionally good wine from the crop of a good year.
engagement (n.) an appointment; a commitment
explicit (adj.) definitely stated; clearly expressed
fetter (v.) to restrict, confine, impede, or chain
implore (v.) to ask earnestly; beg
impunity (n.) freedom from punishment, harm, or bad consequences
preclude (v.) to prevent; make impossible
redress (v.) to put right; to equalize
repose (v.) to rest, relax, or lounge
vintage (n.) the wine from a particular harvest; an exceptionally good wine from the crop of a good year.