Canterbury Tales Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 pilgrimage | a journey to a sacred place |
| morsel | a small amount of food |
| cloister | a shelter |
| hallow | holy |
| sundry | various |
| supple | able to bend easily |
| penitent | feeling shame |
| arbitrate | to settle a dispute |
| motley | varied |
| pestilence | deadly disease |
| prelate | high ranking clergyman |
| accrue | accumulate, increase |
| heath | open wasteland |
| zest | enjoyment |
| solicitous | showing over interest, concern |
| benign | gentle, good-natured |
| diligent | hardworking |
| mercenary | working for pay |
| rebuke | scold or scorn |
| subtle | not obvious |
| prevarication | a lie |
| burgess | former member of parliament |
| defer | to put off |
| cavalcade | procession of horses |
| discreet | careful |
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