The Canterbury Tales Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Sundry
A
Or various kinds; several
2
Q
Agile
A
Describes someone or something that is able to move quickly and easily.
3
Q
Stringent
A
Describes someone or something that is strict or rigid.
4
Q
Penance
A
A punishment one undergoes to show one is truly sorry for one’s sins
5
Q
Zest
A
Great enthusiasm or energy.
6
Q
Pungent
A
Describes something that has a strong smell or taste.
7
Q
Scruples
A
Feelings of doubt or hesitation about taking a certain action or making a certain decision.
8
Q
Benign
A
Describes something or someone that is gentle or kind.
9
Q
Husky
A
Describes someone that is big, strong, and muscular.
10
Q
Relic
A
A surviving artifact from an earlier time, usually with historical or religious importance.
11
Q
Victuals
A
Food or provisions, prepared for consumption.
12
Q
Devout
A
Deeply religious
