“The Tell-Tale Heart” English 510
Vocabulary Knowledge Rating Scale Vocabulary Word Know It Heard It No Clue Definition acute vexed 3) sagacity 4) refrained 5) wary 6) suavity 7) vehemently 8) gesticulations 9) derision
acute adjective sharp and aware
vexed adjective Irritated and annoyed
sagacity noun to be mentally aware and observant
refrained verb to stop from doing something
wary verb to be watchful
suavity noun courteous actions or manners
vehemently adjective intensely emotional, passionate
gesticulations noun an animated or excited gesture
derision noun ridicule, mockery