Middle Ages Literary Terms

• (verb)
• to set forth in detail; to explain throughly

• (adverb)
• persistently and earnestly

• (verb)
• to strive for

• (adjective)
• not serious; of little or no importance; silly

• (adjective)
• concerned; anxious; careful of particular

• (adjective)
• deserving of esteem; admirable

• (adjective)
• having or showing careful judgement

• (adjective)
• feeling or showing contempt; scornful

• (adjective)
• the act of evading the truth; act of lying

• (noun)
• opponent; enemy

• (adjective)
• wise, cautious, careful

• (verb)
• to satisfy; to indulge

• (adverb)
• skillfully; nimbly

• (verb)
• to scold or correct, usually gently or out of kindness

to admit as true; acknowledge

• (verb)
• to scatter about; distribute wisely

• (adjective)
• overbearing pride or self importance

• (verb)
• to be enough for

a work of nonfiction that tells the story of important historical events or developments

a plot structure that includes the telling of a story within a story

a discussion or conference between enemies

steps for scaling a wall or fence

to correct

deep tinged with awe

the first day of the week

having knowledge of something private or secret

villainous

diversity; being diverse