Canterbury Tales Flashcards
Sundry
Of various kinds; several.
Devout
Deeply religious, pious.
Agile
Describes someone or something that is able to move quickly and easily.
Stringent
Describes someone or something that is strict and rigid.
Penance
A punishment one undergoes to show how truly sorry someone is for one’s sins.
Zest.
Great enthusiasm or energy.
Pungent.
Describes something that has a strong smell or taste.
Scruples.
Feelings of doubt or hesitation about taking a certain action or making a certain decision; twinges of conscience.
Benign
Describes something or someone that is gentle or kind.
Husky
Describes someone that is big, strong and muscular.
Relic
A surviving artifact from an earlier time, usually with historical or religious importance.
Victuals
Food or provisions (supplies), prepared for consumption.