Beowulf Vocabulary

Question 1

Brandish

Answer 1

to shake of wave

Question 2

omen

Answer 2

something that is believed to be a sign or warning of some future event

Question 3

Liathosome

Answer 3

Very unpleasant

Question 4

malice

Answer 4

intention of doing harm for the satisfaction of it

Question 5

compensation

Answer 5

A form of payment to make up for something

Question 6

atrocity

Answer 6

extremely shocking, wicked, cruel, or brutal act

Question 7

retainer

Answer 7

a servent or a follower in a wealthy household

Question 8

belie

Answer 8

to show to be false

Question 9

assauged

Answer 9

to lesson, or to make easier to bear

Question 10

ordains

Answer 10

decree, give orders for

Question 11

audacity

Answer 11

act of being brave or daring

Question 12

hawser

Answer 12

large rope for towing or typing up

Question 13

,marauding

Answer 13

to roam about and raid in search of things to steal

Question 14

corseles

Answer 14

armor worn on the upper part of the body

Question 15

mettle

Answer 15

courage and strength

Question 16

lair

Answer 16

den or resting place

Question 17

fen

Answer 17

lowland that is covered wholly or partly by water

Question 18

runic

Answer 18

alpahbet that is sed by the germanic peoples

Question 19

barrow

Answer 19

large burial mound of earth or stones

Question 20

intrepid

Answer 20

feeling no fear

Question 21

endowed

Answer 21

to provide money for support or maintenance

Question 22

mettled

Answer 22

a problem of coloured spots of blotches

Question 23

prodigious

Answer 23

exciting amazement or wondor

Question 24

hoard

Answer 24

hidden supply or fund