The Canterbury Tales Vocabulary Review

She had never experienced such _________ as she did camping by the river, beneath the northern lights.

I didn't know you were _____________ to that information; I thought it was confidential.

He knew that he should take a break, but online gaming had become a terrible ________.

- a synonym for pamper; indulge

When they arrive at the tavern, the ______tells the three rioters that one of their old friends has died.

- a term from the period meaning meaning "before"

Before the age of modern medicine, the sick would visit the ______________ for herbal remedies.

- prideful; arrongantly disdainful

The old man's _______ was a clue that he did not have much longer to live.

- a term from the period synonymous with hell/ eternal punishment

Judy sat alone, completely _________, after she heard the terrible news.

- a term from the period meaning "soon"

The young men admired his __________ as a fisherman.

They thought it best to ___________ with leaders from other countries, knowing war must always be the last option.

His _______ appearance frightened everyone at the festival.

King Arthur was undefeated in battle until he finally met with a worthy ___________.

The Pardoner admits that he is guilty of the very sin he preaches against,_______, or greed.

The farmers crossed over the _________, careful not to let the sheep out.

Because he was tired of the young rioters' ________, the old man decided to teach them a lesson.

I ______ you, sir, to support this worthy cause by signing the petition.

Which vocabulary word means nearly the same as castigate?

Irrefutable evidence led the prime suspect to finally ________ his guilt.

- a term from the era meaning thief or dishonest man

- a term from the period meaning a poor, unfortunate person

The will read, "I hereby _________ all of my properies and possessions to my beloved grandson, Brian."

- a synonym for common or overdone

She was so _________ of her sister's diamond earrings, she decided to steal them.

Her __________ demeanor led many to believe that she was a bit stuck up.

In popular entertainment, witches are often depicted as a _____________.

He was known for his ____________ attitude towards the working class; therefore, many voters supported his opponent.