Beowulf Vocabulary Flashcards
Contrive
To plot, create or plan.
They contrived to assassinate the king.
Wax
To increase, like the moon.
His anger waxed to an uncontrollable level.
Havoc
Devastation, ruin.
It was havoc in the Mead Hall.
Pagan
A person who follows a polytheistic religion, also called “heathen”.
The pagans worship gods outside of the major 5 religions.
Formidable
Powerful, strong.
It was a formidable foe.
Resolute
Determined, unwavering.
He was resolute to make that car.
Renounce
To abandon, to give up
They renounced the project.
Din
A loud noise, commotion.
The din outside the mead hall was unbearable for Grendel to hear.
Vie
To compete for something.
They vied for first place.
Onslaught
A fierce, destructive attack
The onslaught brought many casualties and deaths.
Venerable
Respected.
He was a venerable member of society.
Sage
Wise
It is sage not to do that.
Relish
To enjoy
He relished that moment.
Rebuke (Noun)
A scolding
I saw him give a rebuke to her.
Rebuke (verb)
To scold.
She rebuked him.
