Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Vocabulary

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Efficacious

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Effective; capable of producing a desired result.

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Unwieldy

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So large, heavy, or oddly shaped as to be difficult to hold or use.

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Respite

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A period of rest or delay.

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Aghast

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Struck with terror or amazement; shocked.

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Reproof

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An expression of disapproval; criticism.

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Courageous

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Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.

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Chivalry

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The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

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Valor

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Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

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Quest

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A long or arduous search for something.

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Boon

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A thing that is helpful or beneficial.