Canterbury Tales Vocabulary

Question 1

Sundry

Answer 1

Of various kinds; several

Question 2

Agile

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Stringent

Answer 3

Describes someone or something that is strict or ridged

Question 4

Penance

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Zest

Answer 5

Great enthusiasm or energy

Question 6

Pungent

Answer 6

Describes something that has a strong smell or taste

Question 7

Scruples

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Benign

Answer 8

Describes something or someone that is gentle or kind

Question 9

Husky

Answer 9

Describes someone that is big, strong, and muscular

Question 10

Relic

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Victuals

Answer 11

Food or provisions (supplies), prepared for consumption

Question 12

Devout

Answer 12

Deeply religious; pious