The Tell-Tale Heart Vocabulary

Front

Resist doing something

Back

refrained

Front

proceeding in small stages

Back

gradually

Front

clearly or sharply defined to the mind

Back

distinct

Front

reach a decision

Back

resolved

Front

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or opinions

Back

vehemently

Front

very cautious; being on guard against danger or trickery

Back

wary

Front

enough to achieve a goal or fill a need

Back

sufficient

Front

having or showing great knowledge or understanding; very deeply felt

Back

profound

Front

Behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel

Back

hypocritical

Front

held in check with difficulty

Back

stifled