Transcript Vocabulary Words from “The Cask of Amontillado”

Vocabulary Words from
“The Cask of Amontillado”
Using your vocabulary list,
spell each word as it is called
out.
Now, check your spelling. Write the
correct spelling for any of the words
that you missed.
1) impunity
2) accost
3) implore
4) connoisseur
5) obstinate
Your Definition:
 The robber prayed for impunity as he left the crime scene; he did
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not want to go to jail.
I accosted my sister for wearing my brand new shirt without my
permission.
I implored my mother to allow me to attend the Smashing
Pumpkins concert.
Those interested in becoming sushi snobs can go to Amazon and
order The Connoisseur's Guide to Sushi.
Donkeys are very obstinate creatures; they don’t listen well.
Copy the definition and part of speech for the
words.
 Impunity noun freedom from
punishment, harm or bad consequences
 Accost verb to aggressively approach and
speak to
 Implore verb to beg or ask pleadingly
 Connoisseur noun an expert judge in
matters of taste
 Obstinate adjective fixed in an opinion
despite persuasion; stubborn
While we were in Italy, my family toured famous
catacombs that were damp and creepy, like in a
scary movie.