Canterbury Tales Vocabulary Flashcards

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Sundry (adj)

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Of various kinds; several

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Agile (adj)

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

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Stringent (adj)

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Describes someone or something that is strict or rigid

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Penance (n)

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A punishment one undergoes to show one is truly sorry for one’s 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; twinges of conscience

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Benign (adj)

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Describes something or someone that is gentle or kind

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Husky (adj)

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Describes someone that is big, strong and muscular

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Relic (n)

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

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Victuals (n)

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Food or provisions (supplies), prepared for consumption

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Devout (adj)

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Deeply religious; pious

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