Beowulf Quiz 2 Flashcards
1
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Welter
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Rolling or tumbling about, noisy, loud (n)
2
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Portent
A
Omen, warning of coming evil (n)
3
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Requital
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Repayment, return (n)
4
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A
Flexible armor made of metal rings, small loops chain linked together (n)
5
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Brand
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Sword (n)
6
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Bereft
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Deprived, lacking, left to grieve (adj)
7
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Fetter
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Chain or shackle for the feet to prevent escape (n)
8
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Stripling
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Boy just coming into manhood (n)
9
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Fastness
A
Strong, safe place; stronghold
10
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Mettlesome
A
Spirited, courageous (adj)
11
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Plight
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Dangerous, difficult situation (n)
12
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Sage
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Showing wisdom, good judgement (adj)
13
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Shingle
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Loose stones, pebbles that lie on seashore (n)
14
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Bulwark
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Person, thing, idea that is a defense, protection/ive (n or adj)
15
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Heath
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Open land w/heather or low bushes growing on it (n)
