Canterbury Prologue Vocab

Question 1

Array

Answer 1

An impressively large number or group; a variety; to display, arrange

Question 2

Burnished

Answer 2

Polished; make shiny

Question 3

Cloister

Answer 3

A residence that is a place of religious seclusion; to seclude, especially for the purpose of religious devotion and contemplation.

Question 4

Coy

Answer 4

Affectedly modest or shy in a playful or provocative way

Question 5

Devout

Answer 5

Very deeply religious; deeply sincere in one’s beliefs.

Question 6

Engendering

Answer 6

Used as; creation,production

Question 7

Hallowed

Answer 7

Render holy by means of religious rites

Question 8

Keen

Answer 8

Having or demonstrating the ability to recognize fine distinctions; intense or sharp

Question 9

Pilgrimage

Answer 9

A journey to a sacred place or for religious purposes

Question 10

Render

Answer 10

To deliver a decision, right or claim; to cause to become; to deliver officially.

Question 11

Sedate

Answer 11

To act or become somber; characterized by dignity and propriety

Question 12

Solicitous

Answer 12

Full of anxiety or showing concern fearful or anxious.

Question 13

Sundry

Answer 13

A hodgepodge collection not sorted into categories; various

Question 14

Stature

Answer 14

Height

Question 15

Zest

Answer 15

Vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment