Beowulf Vocab Flashcards

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Renege

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to go back on a promise or commitment

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2
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interloper

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a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong

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3
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formidable

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inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

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4
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harrow

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to torment or to vex

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5
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din

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a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

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6
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havoc

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widespread destruction

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7
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canny

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having or showing good judgement and shrewdness

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8
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Lope

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to run or move with a long bounding stride

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9
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bane

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a source or cause of great harm or ruin

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10
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Stalwart

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loyal, reliable, and hardworking

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11
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Ignominious

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12
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sumptuous

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13
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reconnoiter

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14
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Swathe

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15
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disconsulate

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16
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dirge

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17
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proffer

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