Canterbury Tale Vocabulary

Question 1

Sundry

Answer 1

Adj.

Of various kinds; several

Question 2

Agile

Answer 2

Adj.

describes someone or something that is able to move quickly and easily

Question 3

Stringent

Answer 3

Adj.

describes someone or something that is strict or rigid

Question 4

Penance

Answer 4

N.

A punishment one undergoes to show one is truly sorry for one’s sins.

Question 5

Zest

Answer 5

N.

Great enthusiasm or energy

Question 6

Pungent

Answer 6

Adj.

describes something that has a strong smell or taste.

Question 7

Scruples

Answer 7

N.

Feelings of doubt or hesitation about taking a certain action or making a certain decision; twinges or conscience.

Question 8

Benign

Answer 8

Adj.

describes someone or something that is gentle or kind.

Question 9

Husky

Answer 9

Adj.

describes someone that is big, strong, and muscular.

Question 10

Relic

Answer 10

N.

A surviving artifact from an earlier time, usually with historical or religious importance.

Question 11

Victuals

Answer 11

N.

Food or provisions (supplies), prepared for consumption.

Question 12

Devout

Answer 12

Adj.

deeply religious; pious