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Vocabulary Study for “the tell-tale heart”

Vocabulary Study for “the tell-tale heart”. foresight. (n) Thoughtful regard for the future. Fortunately, Gabriel had the foresight to read the assigned material for his history class. They had a pop quiz that day!. dissimulation. (n ) hidden under a false appearance.

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Vocabulary Study for “the tell-tale heart”

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  1. Vocabulary Study for “the tell-tale heart”

  2. foresight • (n) Thoughtful regard for the future

  3. Fortunately, Gabriel had the foresight to read the assigned material for his history class. They had a pop quiz that day!

  4. dissimulation • (n ) hidden under a false appearance

  5. When Jenny spilled the milk, her dissimulation didn’t fool her mom.

  6. vexed • (adj.) troubled; distressed; agitated

  7. Mariana was sorely vexed when she didn’t get an iPad for her birthday.

  8. sagacity • (adj.) sound judgment

  9. Elizabeth acted with great sagacity to solve the mystery of her lost chocolates.

  10. hearkening • (v) giving careful attention

  11. Hearkening the sage advice of your parents will save you a lot of grief in the future.

  12. awe • (n.) a mixed feeling of reverence, fear and wonder

  13. Bill was in awe of the beautiful and smart new student.

  14. suavity • (n.) gracefulness, politeness

  15. With great suavity, Tim approached the girl of his dreams.

  16. audacity • (n.) bold courage, daring

  17. The mouse had the audacity to finally stand up to his tormentor

  18. derision • (n.) contempt, ridicule

  19. The students laughed in derision when Joey came to school in his pajamas thinking it was pajama spirit day.

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