Vocabulary List Academic And Cp List 6

English I List 6 (“The Cask of Amontillado”)

1. aperture NOUN An opening, such as a hole, gap, or slit Threading a needle with a narrow aperture is a challenging task for my grandma.

CoA: I thrust a torch through the remaining aperture and let it fall within.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” aperture means… ______

2. circumscribe VERB 1. To draw a line around; encircle 2. To limit narrowly; restrict 3. To determine the limits of; define Mimi’s social life is circumscribed by her heavy academic load.

CoA: Within the wall thus exposed by the displacing of the bones, we perceived a still interior crypt or recess, in depth about four feet, in width three, in height six or seven. It seemed to have been constructed for no especial use within itself, but formed merely the interval between two of the colossal supports of the roof of the catacombs, and was backed by one of their circumscribing walls of solid granite.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” circumscribe means… ______

3. connoisseur NOUN 1. A person with expert knowledge or training, especially in the fine arts. 2. A person of informed and discriminating taste Mimi is such a connoisseur of fashion that she dresses Angelina Jolie for all of the award shows.

CoA: He had a weak point --this Fortunato --although in other regards he was a man to be respected and even feared. He prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” connoisseur means… ______

4. crypt NOUN 1. An underground vault or chamber, especially one beneath a church that is used as a burial place Even though Aunt Gladys is no longer with us, I honor her memory with my visits to her crypt.

CoA: We continued our route in search of the Amontillado. We passed through a range of low arches, descended, passed on, and descending again, arrived at a deep crypt, in which the foulness of the air caused our flambeaux rather to glow than flame.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” crypt means… ______

5. distill VERB To separate or extract the essential elements of; To increase the concentration of, separate, or purify by or as if by distillation This wine has been distilled from the most delicious grapes in France. Distilled to its essence, “The Most Dangerous Game” is a very action-packed story.

1 CoA: He turned towards me, and looked into my eves with two filmy orbs that distilled the rheum of intoxication.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” distill means… ______

6. gesticulate VERB To make gestures especially while speaking, as for emphasis; To say or express by gestures Waving his hands around wildly, Rocko gesticulated as he spoke in favor of the proposed “No Homework” policy.

His eyes flashed with a fierce light. He laughed and threw the bottle upwards with a gesticulation I did not understand.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” gesticulate means… ______

7. ignoramus NOUN An ignorant person Rocko is such an ignoramus in math that he claimed that 2+2 = 5.

CoA: "Proceed," I said; "herein is the Amontillado. As for Luchresi --"

"He is an ignoramus," interrupted my friend, as he stepped unsteadily forward, while I followed immediately at his heels.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” ignoramus means… ______

8. implore VERB 1. To beg for urgently; 2. To appeal to in supplication; to beseech Rocko implored the police to arrest Mimi for the murder of his brother, Zocko, but the police refused to pursue the case.

CoA: "Pass your hand," I said, "over the wall; you cannot help feeling the nitre. Indeed, it is very damp. Once more let me implore you to return. No? Then I must positively leave you.”

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” implore means… ______

9. impunity NOUN Exemption from punishment, penalty, or harm Because the police are afraid of Mimi, she continues to enjoy impunity for the premeditated murder she committed.

CoA: I must not only punish but punish with impunity. A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser. It is equally unredressed when the avenger fails to make himself felt as such to him who has done the wrong.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado”, impunity means… ______

2 10. insufferable ADJ Difficult or impossible to endure; intolerable Mimi’s incessant bragging about her excellent grades has become insufferable.

CoA: The vaults are insufferably damp.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” insufferable means… ______

11. motley ADJ Having elements of great variety or incongruity; Having many colors; NOUN The parti-colored attire of a court jester The motley group was comprised of short men, tall women, loud boys, and quiet girls from all around the globe.

CoA: The man wore motley. He had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” motley means… ______

12. perceive VERB 1. To become aware of directly through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing 2. To achieve understanding of Innocent Teddy is perceived as a threat because of his menacing grimace and filthy clothes, even though Mimi is an actual murderer.

CoA: I continued, as was my in to smile in his face, and he did not perceive that my to smile now was at the thought of his immolation.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” perceive means… ______

13. preclude VERB 1. To make impossible, as by action taken in advance; prevent. 2. To exclude or prevent (someone) from a given condition or activity Rocko precluded his chances of earning an “A” by refusing to study for the test.

CoA: At length I would be avenged; this was a point definitely, settled --but the very definitiveness with which it was resolved precluded the idea of risk.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” preclude means… ______

14. recess NOUN 1. a. A temporary cessation of the customary activities of an engagement, occupation, or pursuit. 2. A remote, secret, or secluded place. Often used in the plural. 3. a. An indentation or small hollow. b. An alcove. VERB 1. To place in a recess. 2. To create or fashion a recess in; 3. To suspend for a recess: To take a recess The recess in the wall was just large enough to hold Mimi’s purse.

CoA: We had passed through long walls of piled skeletons, with casks and puncheons intermingling, into the inmost recesses of the catacombs.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” recess means… 3 ______

15. redress VERB 1. To set right; remedy or rectify. 2. To make amends to. 3. To make amends for NOUN 1. Satisfaction for wrong or injury; reparation As a way of redress for the trouble Rocko had caused, he offered to wash Mimi’s car.

CoA: A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser. It is equally unredressed when the avenger fails to make himself felt as such to him who has done the wrong.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” redress means… ______

16. repose NOUN 1. The act of resting or the state of being at rest. 2. Freedom from worry; peace of mind. 3. Calmness; tranquility VERB To lay (oneself) down. 2. To rest or relax (oneself). 1. To lie dead: 2. To lie while being supported by something It’s healthy to take a nap and enjoy a moment of repose.

CoA: "I drink," he said, "to the buried that repose around us."

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” repose means… ______

17. termination NOUN 1. The act of terminating or the condition of being terminated. 2. a. The end of something in time; the conclusion. b. An end of something in space; a limit or edge. 3. A result; an outcome When Rocko’s father discovered Rocko’s “P” in conduct, the result was the termination of Rocko’s Xbox privileges.

CoA: It was in vain that Fortunato, uplifting his dull torch, endeavoured to pry into the depth of the recess. Its termination the feeble light did not enable us to see.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” termination means… ______

18. vault NOUN 1. An arched structure, usually of masonry or concrete, serving to cover a space. 2. A room or space, such as a cellar or storeroom, with arched walls and ceiling, especially when underground. 3. A room or compartment, often built of steel, for the safekeeping of valuables: 4. A burial chamber, especially when underground. Mimi’s vault contained diamonds, rubies, and hurricane rations of Diet Coke and Doritos.

CoA: I took from their sconces two flambeaux, and giving one to Fortunato, bowed him through several suites of rooms to the archway that led into the vaults.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” vault means… ______

19. vintage ADJ Characterized by excellence, maturity, and enduring appeal; classic. 3. Old or outmoded. 4. Of the best or most distinctive The ’68 Camaro is a car with a vintage attractive to baby boomers pining to relive their youth. 4 CoA: In painting and gemmary, Fortunato, like his countrymen, was a quack, but in the matter of old wines he was sincere. In this respect I did not differ from him materially; --I was skilful in the Italian vintages myself, and bought largely whenever I could.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” vintage means… ______

20. virtuoso NOUN 1. A musician with masterly ability, technique, or personal style. 2. A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts. 3. A person with a strong interest in the fine arts, especially in antiquities Kobe Bryant is a basketball virtuoso.

CoA: He prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine. Few Italians have the true virtuoso spirit. For the most part their enthusiasm is adopted to suit the time and opportunity, to practise imposture upon the British and Austrian millionaires.

In the context of “The Cask of Amontillado,” virtuoso means… ______