Vocab: "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allen Poe

hearken

(verb) listen

dissimulation

(noun) the concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character

sagacity

(noun) wisdom

supposition

(noun) an uncertain belief

tattoo

(noun) a rhythmic tapping or drumming beat

gaily

(adverb) happily; cheerily

scantlings

(noun) a piece of lumber of small cross section

suavity

(adj) the quality of being charming or polished

audacity

(noun) boldness, daring

vehemently

(adverb) forcefully or strongly with emotion

gesticulations

(noun) dramatic gestures