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