Chaucer Vocabulary Quiz

Master Chaucer's vocabulary! Quiz on Middle English terms, synonyms, antonyms & definitions.

Match the term with its synonym. Bequest Heritage Guile Cunning Saunter Amble Superfluous Abounding Her supreme use of _ allowed Jane to get away with anything because no one could see through her deceptions. Guile Pestilance Pallor Temporal King Midas’ _ is clearly displayed when he wishes to have anything that he touches turn to gold. Duress Avarice Extort Bequest As the family court judge, it is my job to _ the decision of which parent children will remain with after a divorce. Accrue Extort Saunter Arbitrate Sort by parts of speech. Nouns Pallor Bequest Verbs Absolve Saunter Choose the correct term for the definition. 1. Eminent: High in station, rank, or reputation; prominent2. Obstinate: Inflexible persistence or an unyielding attitude; stubborn3. Superfluous: Being more than is sufficient or required; excessive4. Temporal: Pertaining to or concerned with the present life or this world As one of the world’s most _ film directors, David Lynch has given audiences a glimpse of places and events they would never be able to imagine on their own. Superfluous Eminent Bequested Pestilence Susan’s _ looks very unnatural because she always piles on the wrong shade of makeup for her complexion. Avarice Duress Pallor Temporal The top row of the table contains three antonyms to this week's terms. Use the word bank to determine the correct term that means the opposite of the words on the top row. Indicate the correct term directly under its antonym. Condemn Frugality Health Absolve Avarice Pestilence