Canterbury Tales Vocab Flashcards

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Sundry

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Various kinds, several.

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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 or rigid.

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Penance

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A punishment one undergoes to show one is truly sorry for ones 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.

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Benign

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Describes something or someone that is gentle or kind.

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Devout

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Deeply religious or pious.

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