1. Stetka – quarter 1 – English 12
Pardoner’s Tale Vocab
Stetka – quarter 1 – English 12

2. Agape Definition: Open-mouthed; surprised Synonym: shocked
Antonym: calm

3. Cupidity Definition: Desire for wealth Synonym: eagerness
Antonym: generosity

4. Jollity Definition: Full of good humor Synonym: cheerful
Antonym: gloom

5. Leech
Definition: A follower who hangs around a host and has no benefit to the host but hopes to gain an advantage
Synonym: freeloader
Antonym: supporter

6. Miscreant Definition: a person without a moral compass (no morals)
Synonym: wicked
Antonym: moral

7. Privy Definition: hidden from general view or use, sharing in a secret
Synonym: private
Antonym: open

8. Wench Definition: informal terms for a promiscuous woman
Synonym: tramp
Antonym: prude

9. Yokel Definition: not very intelligent or interested in culture
Synonym: unaware
Antonym: educated

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