Canterbury Tales Vocabulary--Honors-- Mrs. Mann

Question 1

Having admitted to defacing the restroom and breaking into lockers, the __ was suspended.

Accepted Answer

miscreant

Question 2

Students should try to consider a teacher to be more an ally than an ___.

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adversary

Question 3

Her ___ blind date, talked about himself all evening, ate with his mouth open & belched loudly.

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boorish

Question 4

Fortunately, confessions gained through torture or other forms of __ are no longer legal.

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duress

Question 5

The dog had been abused by his previous owner, so he kept a very __ eye on us until he knew us.

Accepted Answer

wary

Question 6

Everyone needs a ___ where peace, comfort, and safety can be found.

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haven

Question 7

The ___ returned from Rome, Jerusalem, & Canterbury with a renewed sense of faith.

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palmer

Question 8

Influenza swept across the globe in 1918, a ___ almost as lethal as the Black Plague.

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pestilence

Question 9

Putting money in the bank, will not only save it but also allow it to __ interest.

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accrue

Question 10

Using store brand products & packing lunch rather than buying it are two ways a person can be

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frugal

Question 11

Last year's winner will ___ the title upon this year's winner.

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bestow

Question 12

After she broke the mirror, the superstitious young woman expected a wreck or some other ____.

Accepted Answer

mischance

Question 13

The Pardoner was guilty of__ , so it was ironic that his tale dealt with greed.

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avarice

Question 14

The brilliant mathematician understood __ formulas that were too difficult for his colleagues.

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abstruse

Question 15

The penitent knelt in the confessional, hoping the priest would grant him __ for his sins.

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absolution

Question 16

In spite of his pain & misfortune, the man was a joy to be with because of his __ disposition.

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sanguine

Question 17

If you want to avoid Mrs. Mann's _____, pay attention during class.

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wrath

Question 18

A ___ person would not give personal information to someone he/she met online.

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prudent

Question 19

While usually boisterous & energetic, Marla could be quite ____ when the occasion called for it

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sedate

Question 20

If you lack respect & do not follow school rules, you can expect a sharp _ from Dr. Brewer.

Accepted Answer

rebuke

Question 21

Timmy's ___ for stealing a toy from Target was giving one of his prized toys to Goodwill.

Accepted Answer

penance

Question 22

When we realized he had lied in order to date another girl, we felt utter __ for him

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disdain

Question 23

The bank was forced to foreclose on the house when the owners were 11 months __ .

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in arrears

Question 24

We ____ my parents to let us have a puppy, but they would not relent.

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implored

Question 25

Whenever Jocelyn's friends had new clothes or cosmetics, her ___ nature filled her with envy.

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covetous

Question 26

A candidate for public office should be aware of every local and state _______.

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statute

Question 27

People who are ___ in their religious practices find inner peace in observing rituals.

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devout

Question 28

The emergency room staff was both skillful in its treatment, and ___ in concern & attention.

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solicitous

Question 29

Instead of the penalty of death, the king granted the man ___ and decreed exile instead.

Accepted Answer

clemency

Question 30

After both Plan A and Plan B fell through, our group had to ___ to develop another strategy.

Accepted Answer

parley

Question 31

With the final ballots counted, the candidate who trailed by thousands of votes had to __.

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concede

Question 32

The five-foot-six basketball player was known for his skill rather than for his ____

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stature

Question 33

The expensive shoe leather was so __ that it felt almost like butter slipping over my feet.

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supple

Question 34

The psychopath's __ facial expression completely hid the horrible plot he was about to unleash.

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benign

Question 35

Doctors in medieval times thought the balance of ___ in one's body determined his personality.

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humors

Question 36

A student who is __ in his/her studies will be a success.

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diligent

Question 37

While life is generally good, there will be times of ___ we all must face.

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adversity

Question 38

I know Mrs. Mann will ____ me for being late, losing my book, and forgetting my homework.

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castigate

Question 39

No matter how we tried to reason with him, Marcus was __ in his refusal to listen to logic.

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obstinate

Question 40

Led by his mom, the ___ tearful boy gave the toy to the clerk & promised not to steal again.

Accepted Answer

penitent

Question 41

Tim tiptoed into the house at 2 A.M. He told Dad it was "a little after midnight"-- a slight

Accepted Answer

prevarication

Question 42

The polite young man held the door open for us, once again proving that ___ is not dead.

Accepted Answer

chivalry

Question 43

Mr. Mann's secret clearance means no one outside his office is __ to the information he has.

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privy

Question 44

The soldiers of Valley Forge endured endless trials and __ during the icy winter of '76.

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tribulations

Question 45

We avoided going near the yard of the ___ old man who would yell and shake his fist at us.

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choleric

Question 46

Threats of hell & promises of heaven were ways immoral pardoners could ___ money from people.

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extort

Question 47

When the accounts didn't balance at the bank, an _ was called in to check the ledgers.

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auditor

Question 48

The maiden's ___ to the dragon to release her was ignored, so she spent ages locked in a tower.

Accepted Answer

entreaty

Question 49

Some nuns and monks choose a life of prayer & contemplation in a __ away from the world.

Accepted Answer

cloister

Question 50

We never listened to Debbie's complaints because she was always suffering some __ or another.

Accepted Answer

malady

Canterbury Tales Vocabulary--Honors-- Mrs. Mann

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Canterbury Tales Vocabulary--Honors-- Mrs. Mann

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