The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe

Flashcards covering key vocabulary from 'The Black Cat' by Edgar Allan Poe, focusing on themes of guilt, horror, and the nature of humanity.

Perverseness

A primitive impulse of the human heart that drives one to do wrong for the sake of wrong.

Intemperance

Excessive indulgence, especially in alcohol, leading to negative consequences.

Atrocity

An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.

Conflagration

A large and destructive fire.

Gallows

A structure for execution by hanging; associated with death and horror.

Remorse

A deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

Docility

The quality of being submissive and easily managed or instructed; tameness.

Sagacious

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Abhor

To regard with disgust and hatred.

Intimidation

The act of making someone feel frightened or overawed.