1. “The Tell-Tale Heart”
English 510

2. Vocabulary Knowledge Rating Scale
Vocabulary Word
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Definition
acute
vexed
3) sagacity
4) refrained
5) wary
6) suavity
7) vehemently
8) gesticulations
9) derision

3. acute
adjective
sharp and aware

4. vexed
adjective
Irritated and annoyed

5. sagacity
noun
to be mentally aware and observant

6. refrained
verb
to stop from doing something

7. wary
verb
to be watchful

8. suavity
noun
courteous actions or manners

9. vehemently
adjective
intensely emotional, passionate

10. gesticulations
noun
an animated or excited gesture

11. derision
noun
ridicule, mockery