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Gawain Vocabulary
Stupid book vocab
25
English
Not Applicable
10/28/2004

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Exult
Definition
to be extremely joyful
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Manifest
Definition
easily understood or recognized by the mind
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Din
Definition
a loud continued noise
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Largesse
Definition
liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
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Abate
Definition
to put an end to
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Accoutrement
Definition
an accessory item of clothing or equipment
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Gaunt
Definition
excessively thin and angular
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Renown
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a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored
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Doughty
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marked by fearless resolution
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Craven
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lacking the least bit of courage
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Cavalier
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a gentleman trained in arms and horsemanship
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Mettle
Definition
vigor and strength of spirit or temperament
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Gainsay
Definition
to declare to be untrue or invalid
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Vernal
Definition
fresh or new like the spring
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Piety
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the quality or state of being religious
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Continence
Definition
a refraining from sexual intercourse
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Comely
Definition
having a pleasing appearance
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Piteous
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of a kind to move to pity or compassion
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Penance
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an act of self-abasement, mortification, or devotion performed to show sorrow or repentance for sin
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Scion
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a detached living portion of a plant joined to a stock in grafting and usually supplying solely aerial parts to a graft
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Unceasing
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never bringing an end to
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Unstintingly
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not restricting or holding back
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Harried
Definition
overwhelmed by problems
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Adroit
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having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
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Habiliment
Definition
dress characteristics
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