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

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

vexed

(adj.) troubled; distressed; agitated

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

sagacity

(adj.) sound judgment

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

hearkening

(v) giving careful attention

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

awe

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

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

suavity

(n.) gracefulness, politeness

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

audacity

(n.) bold courage, daring

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

derision

(n.) contempt, ridicule

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