Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Keicha K. (United States of America)
Words to know for prior to reading the excerpt from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, translated by Marie Borroff.
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  1. apace
    rapidly; in a speedy manner
  2. tarry
    leave slowly and hesitantly
  3. stout
    having rugged physical strength
  4. assay
    a test of a substance to determine its components
  5. guerdon
    a reward or payment
  6. aghast
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  7. melee
    a noisy riotous fight
  8. haughty
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  9. adjure
    command solemnly
  10. recreant
    having deserted a cause or principle
  11. roister
    celebrate or enjoy something in a noisy or wild way
  12. minstrelsy
    the art of a minstrel
  13. mischance
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  14. scythe
    an edge tool for cutting grass
  15. demur
    politely refuse or take exception to
  16. feign
    make believe with the intent to deceive
  17. tryst
    a secret rendezvous, especially a romantic one
  18. adroitly
    with adroitness; in an adroit manner
  19. covetous
    immoderately desirous of acquiring something
  20. largesse
    liberality in bestowing gifts
Created on Sun Nov 13 11:48:09 EST 2011

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