Beowulf Vocab Flashcards

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Contrive

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Verb. -to plot, create or plan

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Wax

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Verb. -to increase (like the moon)

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Havoc

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Noun. -devastation; ruin

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Pagan

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Noun. -a person who follows a polytheistic religion, also called a “heathen”

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Formidable

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Adjective. -powerful; strong

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Resolute

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Adjective. -determined; unwavering

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Din

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Noun. -a loud noise; commotion

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Renown

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Noun. -fame

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Vie

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Verb. -to compete for something

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Onslaught

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Noun. -a fierce or destructive attack

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Venerable

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Adjective. -respected

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Sage

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Adjective. -wise

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Relish

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Verb. -to enjoy

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Rebuke

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Noun. -a scolding

Verb. -to scold

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Renounce

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Verb. -to abandon; give up

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