Gawain and the Green Knight and Le Morte D’Arthur Vocabulary

Unwieldy (adj.) So large, heavy, or oddly shaped as to be difficult to hold or use.

Respite (n.) A period of rest or delay.

Chagrin (n.) A feeling of embarrassment caused by humiliation or failure.

Aghast (adj.) Struck with terror or amazement, shocked.

Daunt (v.) To destroy the courage of; dismay.

Depredation (n.) Destruction caused by robbery or looting.

Entreaty (n.) An earnest request; plea.

Incumbent (adj.) Required as a duty or obligation.

Forbearance (n.) Self-control; patient restraint.

Usurp (v.) To seize unlawfully by force.

Acquiesce (v.) To agree or give in without protest.

Guile (n.) Clever trickery; deceit.

Assail (v.) To attack, either with blows or words.

Succor (n.) Aid in a time of need; relief.

Vouchsafe (v.) Give or grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner: "it is a blessing vouchsafed him by heaven".