canterbury vocab Flashcards
(19 cards)
1
Q
dolorous
A
painful
2
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respite
A
short period of rest
3
Q
pennon
A
flag
4
Q
languished
A
become weak
5
Q
felicity
A
happiness, bliss
6
Q
fetters
A
chained
7
Q
proffered
A
make an offer
8
Q
courser
A
swift horse
9
Q
cognizance
A
awareness
10
Q
ado
A
busy activity
11
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assuaged
A
relieved
12
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ruth
A
pity, compassion
13
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carrion
A
rottenness
14
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dais
A
paused platform
15
Q
retinue
A
body of retainers in attendance upon an important personage
16
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vestments
A
garment
17
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salve
A
ointment to soothe a sore
18
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rancor
A
bitter
19
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wane
A
decrease in strength