Vocabulary List # 8 The Canterbury Tales “Pardoner’s Tale”
1. congregation [kahn gre GAY shun] n. people gathered for religious worship
2. discourse [DIS kawrs] n. a complete or thorough discussion of a topic
3. dignity [DIG ni tee] n. honor; self-respect; the quality of deserving esteem or respect
4. pulpit [PUHL pit] n. a platform from which a religious leader speaks to worshipers
5. sermon [SUR muhn] n. a lecture on right and wrong, often by a religious leader
6. vanity [VAHN i tee] n. too much pride in your appearance or accomplishments
7. wary [WAYR ee] adj. on guard; watchful
8. adversary [AHD vuhr ser ee] n. enemy; opponent
9. betray [bee TRAY] v. be unfaithful or disloyal; break someone’s trust
10. counsel [KOWN suhl] n. advice; guidance
11. cultivate [KUHL ti vayt] v. help something grow or develop; nurture
12. deceive [di SEEV] v. fool; mislead
13. hypocrisy [hi POK ruh see] n. false appearance of being good or of following a belief
14. prudent [PROO duhnt] adj. using good judgment or common sense; careful
15. slandering [SLAN duhr ing] adj. spreading nasty rumors about someone
Vocabulary List # 8The Canterbury Tales “Pardoner’s Tale”
1. congregation [kahn gre GAY shun] n. people gathered for religious worship
2. discourse [DIS kawrs] n. a complete or thorough discussion of a topic
3. dignity [DIG ni tee] n. honor; self-respect; the quality of deserving esteem or respect
4. pulpit [PUHL pit] n. a platform from which a religious leader speaks to worshipers
5. sermon [SUR muhn] n. a lecture on right and wrong, often by a religious leader
6. vanity [VAHN i tee] n. too much pride in your appearance or accomplishments
7. wary [WAYR ee] adj. on guard; watchful
8. adversary [AHD vuhr ser ee] n. enemy; opponent
9. betray [bee TRAY] v. be unfaithful or disloyal; break someone’s trust
10. counsel [KOWN suhl] n. advice; guidance
11. cultivate [KUHL ti vayt] v. help something grow or develop; nurture
12. deceive [di SEEV] v. fool; mislead
13. hypocrisy [hi POK ruh see] n. false appearance of being good or of following a belief
14. prudent [PROO duhnt] adj. using good judgment or common sense; careful
15. slandering [SLAN duhr ing] adj. spreading nasty rumors about someone
Vocabulary List # 8The Canterbury Tales “Pardoner’s Tale”
1. congregation [kahn gre GAY shun] n. people gathered for religious worship
2. discourse [DIS kawrs] n. a complete or thorough discussion of a topic
3. dignity [DIG ni tee] n. honor; self-respect; the quality of deserving esteem or respect
4. pulpit [PUHL pit] n. a platform from which a religious leader speaks to worshipers
5. sermon [SUR muhn] n. a lecture on right and wrong, often by a religious leader
6. vanity [VAHN i tee] n. too much pride in your appearance or accomplishments
7. wary [WAYR ee] adj. on guard; watchful
8. adversary [AHD vuhr ser ee] n. enemy; opponent
9. betray [bee TRAY] v. be unfaithful or disloyal; break someone’s trust
10. counsel [KOWN suhl] n. advice; guidance
11. cultivate [KUHL ti vayt] v. help something grow or develop; nurture
12. deceive [di SEEV] v. fool; mislead
13. hypocrisy [hi POK ruh see] n. false appearance of being good or of following a belief
14. prudent [PROO duhnt] adj. using good judgment or common sense; careful
15. slandering [SLAN duhr ing] adj. spreading nasty rumors about someone