| A | B |
|---|
| cask | large, wooden barrel for wine |
| amontillado | a wine from Spain |
| borne | past tense of bear-to carry |
| preclude | to prevent, hinder, or block |
| impunity | freedom from punishment, harm |
| redress | to make right or rectify |
| retribution | punishment imposed on a wrongdoer |
| immolation | killing or offering as a sacrifice |
| connoisseur | person w/expect knowledge in fine arts |
| abscond | to depart secretly |
| catacombs | underground cemetery w/chambers |
| gait | speed or manner of moving on foot |
| rheum | watery or thin mucous discharge |
| gesticulate | make gestures esp. while speaking |
| grotesque | abnormal & hideous |
| trowel | tool w/flat pointed blade |
| circumscribe | encircle; define the boundaries of |
| termination | to end or limit |
| niche | hollow area in a wall |
| fetter | to restrict the freedom of w/chains |
| hearken | to listen attentively |
| aperture | opening or gap |
