Beowulf Vocabulary Flashcards

1
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Brandish

A

to shake of wave

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2
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omen

A

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

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3
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Liathosome

A

Very unpleasant

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4
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malice

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intention of doing harm for the satisfaction of it

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5
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compensation

A

A form of payment to make up for something

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6
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atrocity

A

extremely shocking, wicked, cruel, or brutal act

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7
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retainer

A

a servent or a follower in a wealthy household

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8
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belie

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to show to be false

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9
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assauged

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to lesson, or to make easier to bear

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10
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ordains

A

decree, give orders for

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11
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audacity

A

act of being brave or daring

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12
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hawser

A

large rope for towing or typing up

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13
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,marauding

A

to roam about and raid in search of things to steal

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14
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corseles

A

armor worn on the upper part of the body

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15
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mettle

A

courage and strength

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16
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lair

A

den or resting place

17
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fen

A

lowland that is covered wholly or partly by water

18
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runic

A

alpahbet that is sed by the germanic peoples

19
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barrow

A

large burial mound of earth or stones

20
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intrepid

A

feeling no fear

21
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endowed

A

to provide money for support or maintenance

22
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mettled

A

a problem of coloured spots of blotches

23
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prodigious

A

exciting amazement or wondor

24
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hoard

A

hidden supply or fund