The Canterbury Tales Vocabulary Review

- prideful; arrongantly disdainful

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

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

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

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

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

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

His _______ appearance frightened everyone at the festival.

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

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

- a term from the period meaning meaning "before"

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

- a synonym for common or overdone

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

The young men admired his __________ as a fisherman.

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

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

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

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

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

- a term from the era meaning thief or dishonest man

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

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

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

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

- a term from the period meaning "soon"

- a synonym for pamper; indulge

Which vocabulary word means nearly the same as castigate?

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

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