Tell-Tale Heart Vocabulary

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Dissimulation

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The concealment of one's feelings or thoughts.

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Conceived

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To form or create a plan in the mind.

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Sagacity

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The quality of being wise and insightful.

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Acuteness

Back

Sharp or severe in effect.

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Profound

Back

Having or showing great knowledge or insight.

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Audacity

Back

The willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior.

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Dreadful

Back

Causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad.

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Cunningly

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In a way that is skillful in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

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Insight

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The capacity to gain an accurate understanding of someone or something.

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Perception

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The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.