Decameron Vocab

Question 1

debased

Answer 1

reduced in quality or value

Question 2

trollop

Answer 2

a woman perceived as sexually disreputable or promiscuous

Question 3

loftier

Answer 3

of a noble or exalted nature

Question 4

perturbed

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anxious or unsettled; upset

Question 5

largesse

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generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others

Question 6

impertinence

Answer 6

lack of respect; rudeness

Question 7

coax

Answer 7

persuade (someone) gradually or by flattery to do something

Question 8

doting

Answer 8

extremely and uncritically fond of someone; adoring

Question 9

dint

Answer 9

an impression or hollow in a surface

Question 10

enamoured

Answer 10

be filled with a feeling of love for

Question 11

contrition

Answer 11

the state of feeling remorseful and penitent

Question 12

raptures

Answer 12

a feeling of intense pleasure or joy

Question 13

insolence

Answer 13

rude and disrespectful behavior

Question 14

votary

Answer 14

a person who has made vows of dedication to religious service

Question 15

matins

Answer 15

a service of morning prayer in various churches, especially the Anglican Church

Question 16

prattle

Answer 16

talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

Question 17

baulked

Answer 17

hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking

Question 18

eked

Answer 18

manage to support oneself or make a living without difficulty

Question 19

hapless

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unfortunate

Question 20

ignominy

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public shame and disgrace

Question 21

bemoan

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express discontent or sorrow over (something)

Question 22

reprove

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reprimand or censure (someone)

Question 23

privy

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sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private)

Question 24

entreaties

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an earnest or humble request

Question 25

conjecture

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an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

Question 26

guile

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sly or cunning intelligence

Question 27

zeal

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great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

Question 28

invariably

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in every case or on every occasion; always

Question 29

imploring

Answer 29

beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something

Question 30

pious

Answer 30

devoutly religious

Question 31

tempest

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a violent, windy storm

Question 32

retinue

Answer 32

a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person

Question 33

plight

Answer 33

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

Question 34

ardently

Answer 34

enthusiastically or passionately

Question 35

imbibe

Answer 35

drink (alcohol)