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Arthurian Legends Unit Vocabulary - List 1
Arthurian Legends Unit Vocabulary - List 1
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10th Grade
10/14/2014

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Term
Adversary
Definition

(noun) one's opponent in a contest, conflict or dispute

Synonym: enemy

Antonym: supporter

Sentence: I entered the ring ready for the match, until my adversary entered and demonstrated his capabilities.

Term
Allegiance
Definition

(noun) loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause

Synonym: dedication

Antonym: disloyalty

Sentence: Each morning, our school body says the Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag.

Term
Champion
Definition

(noun) a person who has defeated all opponents in a competition or series of competitions, so as to hold first place

Synonym: victor

Antonym: loser

Sentence: I crossed the finish line of the 5k in record time and thus was made the Grand Champion of the race.

Term
Chivalry
Definition

(noun) the sum of the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms.

Synonym: valiance

Antonym: cowardness

Sentence: At the dedication of the new memorial in the city square, all the fallen soldiers were known for their chivalry inbattle.

Term
Courtier
Definition

(noun) a person who is often in attendance at the court of a king or other royal personage.

Synonym: attendant

Antonym: manager

Sentence:  The Lead Courtier was five minutes late to the session of Parliament.

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Fidelity
Definition

(noun) strict observance of promises, duties, etc.

Synonym: loyalty

Antonym: enmity

Sentence: To become the Speaker of the House, you must have great fidelity in order to get your job done successfully.

Term
Paramour
Definition

(noun) an illicit lover, especially of a married person.

Synonym: admirer

Antonym: enemy

Sentence: The bride and groom showed a great deal of paramour throughout the marriage ceremony.

Term
Prowess
Definition

(noun) exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle

Synonym: aptitude

Antonym: failure

Sentence: "All of our men and women throughout the armed forces show a great deal of prowess...," said the White House spokesperson.

Term
Recompense
Definition

(verb) to repay; remunerate; reward, as for service, aid, etc.

Synonym: compensation

Antonym: dissatisfaction

Sentence: The company recompensed the order after they delivered it to the wrong household.

Term
Tournament
Definition

(noun) a trial of skill in some game, in which competitors play a series of contests

Synonym: contest

Antonym: peace

Sentence: Sir Ector, Sir Kay and Wart all went to London to see Sir Kay compete in the contest over the British throne.

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