Lesson 3
1. preclude: prevent
2. impunity: n. freedom from punishment, penalty, or harm
3. virtuoso: n/adj. characteristic of a person with masterly knowledge or skill
4. accost: v. to approach and speak to in an aggressive and hostile manner
5. repose: v. to lie dead or at rest
6. termination n. the end of something
7. fetter: v. to restrain with chains or shackles
8. implore: v. to beg
9. afflicted: v. suffering or sickened
10. explicit: adj. clearly stated
11. subside: v. to become less agitated
12. destined: determined beforehand
13. retribution: n. payback; punishment for a misdeed
14. connoisseur: n. an expert
15. recoiling: v. staggering back
16. crypt: n.. an underground chamber serving as a burial place
17. palazzo: n. palace or mansion
18. gesture: n. hand motions
19. immolation: n. sudden death or destruction
20. scheme: n. a cunning plan