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Cantebury Vocabulary
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| pilgrimage | a vacation with a purpose |
| morsel | a little piece of food |
| cloister | to shelter |
| hallow | sacred or holy |
| sundry | various or assorted |
| supple | bends easily |
| penitent | feeling guilty for what you’ve done wrong or shame |
| arbitrate | settle, like settle a dispute |
| motley | incongruously varied in appearance or character |
| pestilence | highly contagious disease |
| prelate | high ranking clerk |
| accrue | grow or increase |
| heath | open wasteland |
| zest | enjoyment or relish |
| solicitous | showing to much concern |
| benign | gentle, good-nature or harmless |
| diligent | hard-working |
| mercenary | only working for pay |
| rebuke | to scold |
| subtle | not obvious |
| prevarication | lie |
| burgess | former member of parliament |
| defer | put off or delay |
| cavalcade | a parade of horses |
| discreet | to be careful |