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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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14 Entreaty (n.) An earnest request; plea.

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

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

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20 Usurp (v.) To seize unlawfully by force.

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

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24 Guile (n.) Clever trickery; deceit.

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

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

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

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