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VOC THE CANTERBURY TALES Flashcards

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bequeath

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verb

leave something by will to someone (heredar)

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contemptuous

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adj

feeling or expression of angry disgust

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discreet

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adj

reserved and judicious, careful in their speech

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heady

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ADJ

intoxicating or exhillirating

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extort

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verb

to extract or obtain money through threats or abusive authority

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mire

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NOUN

deep, heavy mud

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incubus

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NOUN

male demon

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preamble

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NOUN

intro to a speech or document, usually explains what is coming next

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rebuke

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verb

to give sharp reprimend or criticism

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virtue

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noun

moral, excellence or rightousness

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sovereignty

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noun

power or authority over a political body or territory

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wallow

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