Vocabulary Study for “the tell-tale heart”
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VOCABULARY STUDY FOR “THE TELL-TALE HEART”
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foresight
(n) Thoughtful regard for the future
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Fortunately, Gabriel had the foresight to read the assigned material for his history class. They had a pop quiz that day!
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dissimulation
(n ) hidden under a false appearance
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When Jenny spilled the milk, her dissimulation didn’t fool her mom.
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vexed
(adj.) troubled; distressed; agitated
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Mariana was sorely vexed when she didn’t get an iPad for her birthday.
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sagacity
(adj.) sound judgment
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Elizabeth acted with great sagacity to solve the mystery of her lost chocolates.
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hearkening
(v) giving careful attention
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Hearkening the sage advice of your parents will save you a lot of grief in the future.
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awe
(n.) a mixed feeling of reverence, fear and wonder
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Bill was in awe of the beautiful and smart new student.
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suavity
(n.) gracefulness, politeness
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With great suavity, Tim approached the girl of his dreams.
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audacity
(n.) bold courage, daring
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The mouse had the audacity to finally stand up to his tormentor
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derision
(n.) contempt, ridicule
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The students laughed in derision when Joey came to school in his pajamas thinking it was pajama spirit day.