The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and their definitions from Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Black Cat,' aiding in the understanding of the text's themes and characters.

Perverseness

The innate tendency to behave contrary to one's best judgment, often leading to self-destruction.

Intemperance

Excessive indulgence in alcoholic beverages, leading to impaired decision-making and behavior.

Phantasm

A figment of the imagination; an illusion or apparition that haunts someone.

Gallows

A structure for hanging criminals, symbolizing death and fate.

Atrocity

An extremely wicked or cruel act, often involving physical violence.

Despair

A state of hopelessness or loss of hope.

Mortar

A mixture of lime, sand, and water used to bind bricks together.

Conflagration

A large, destructive fire that destroys property and can cause loss of life.

Sagacious

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

Docility

The quality of being submissive or easily taught; a willingness to be controlled.