Canterbury Tales Flashcards

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Sundry

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Of various kinds; several.

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Devout

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Deeply religious, pious.

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Agile

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Describes someone or something that is able to move quickly and easily.

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Stringent

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Describes someone or something that is strict and rigid.

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Penance

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

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Zest.

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Great enthusiasm or energy.

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Pungent.

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Describes something that has a strong smell or taste.

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Scruples.

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

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Benign

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Describes something or someone that is gentle or kind.

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Husky

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Describes someone that is big, strong and muscular.

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Relic

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

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Victuals

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Food or provisions (supplies), prepared for consumption.

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