Vocabulary

 “Why do they talk that way?”  “Why are these words so hard?”  “Who talks like this?”  “Are these words for real?”

 Some words are antiquated (old fashioned) and not often used in current language, but were in more widespread use during Poe’s time.  Poe often published his stories in magazines which paid writers by the amount of words. In some cases, this may have contributed to some unique syntax (sentence structure)by Poe.  Much of Poe’s language is still used today, but is unfamiliar vocabulary to you as a eighth grader. Learners recognize that they haven’t learned all of the words in the English language yet.

 Be sure that your vocabulary notes include:  The word  Part of Speech  Definition  Sentence

preclude : To preclude (to prevent; to make impossible ) the risk of failing my driver’s test, I decided to study and practice with my dad in advance.

impunity: The guilty man grinned and chuckled at the impunity (freedom from punishment, harm, or bad consequences) he had been awarded by an unsuspecting jury. I got away with it!

accost: The angry mob accosted (to approach or speak to, especially in an aggressive way) the attorney about his client, an alleged murderer.

explicit: The teacher gave explicit (definitely stated, clearly expressed) directions about writing the essay.

implore: The students implored (to ask earnestly, to beg) their teacher to postpone the vocabulary test for one more day.

virtuoso: After many years of practice and study, Gabriella may become a virtuoso (master, expert) of the violin.

repose: Chandler supposed that he could repose (recline or to lie dead) for awhile on the sofa after a long day of soccer practice.

termination: At the termination (end of something; the limit) of the film, Tiffany and Daniel threw away their trash and left the theater.

fetter: The prisoner was fettered (shackled, chained) as he was taken to and from the courthouse.

subside: The water subsided (lessen; become less active) as the tide turned from the shore.

destined: In the beginning of the play, we are told that Romeo and Juliet’s death was destined (determined beforehand; fated).

 Tyann and Rabecca very cautiously traveled through the Parisian catacombs (underground tunnels or an area with holes for graves). Roman Catacombs Image Source: ges/pope_catacomb.jpg

- Definition 1: a person whose trade deals in building with materials such as bricks and mortar. - -Definition 2: a person belonging to a fraternal secret society, often a charitable organization (i.e. the Freemasons—some of who may be/have been masons and some who are honorary members) - -Mark, a mason in the traditional sense built houses, and he served as President of his local Freemasons Chapter.