1. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Vocabulary Terms

2. Hapless (adjective)  Having no luck; unfortunate

3. Dais (noun)  A throne  Seats of honor  Platform for public speaking

4. Comely (adjective)  Pleasant to look at; attractive

5. Apparition (noun)  Ghost or ghost-like image

6. Countenance (noun) A person’s face or facial expression

7. Hauberk (noun)  Piece of armor covering only the neck and shoulders

8. Smite (verb) To strike with a firm blow

9. Quick-claim (noun)  A legal instrument used to transfer the interest of property to another. It releases the original owner from all responsibility and from ownership.

10. Respite (noun)  A short period of rest from something difficult or unpleasant.

11. Liege (noun)  Concerned with or relating to a relationship between a feudal superior (lord) and a vassal  A feudal superior or lord

12. Rendezvous (noun or verb)  A meeting at an agreed time and place, usually between two people  To meet at an agreed time and place

13. Nick (noun or verb)  Small cut or notch  To make a small cut or notch

14. Wrought (adjective)  Beaten out or shaped by a hammer

15. Covetousness (noun)  Greedy  Verb form: covet

16. Pentangle (noun)  The ideals of Christian morality and knightly chivalry are brought together in Sir Gawain’s symbolic shield. It represents the five virtues of knights: Friendship, generosity, chastity, courtesy and piety

17. Beguile (verb)  To charm or enchant someone in a deceptive way

18. Scathe (verb)  Harm; injure

19. Prowess (noun)  Skill or expertise in a particular field  Bravery in battle