Beowulf word meanings

Question 1

afar

Answer 1

far away

Question 2

unbidden

Answer 2

without having been commanded or invited

Question 3

stout

Answer 3

strong and thick

Question 4

mailcoats

Answer 4

amour of chains chained together

Question 5

lusterless

Answer 5

dull

Question 6

exulted

Answer 6

felt or showed triumphant elation or jubilation

Question 7

bristled

Answer 7

Hair standing up on end

Question 8

puny

Answer 8

tiny, small

Question 9

wayward

Answer 9

difficult to control or predict because of wilful or perverse behaviour

Question 10

bounteous

Answer 10

of great reward

Question 11

spellbound

Answer 11

hold the complete attention of (someone) as though by magic

Question 12

cleave

Answer 12

split or sever something

Question 13

glided

Answer 13

flew on the wind

Question 14

abundant

Answer 14

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

Question 15

havoc

Answer 15

widespread destruction

Question 16

unslaked

Answer 16

unappeased, unsatisfied

Question 17

anguish

Answer 17

severe mental or physical pain or suffering

Question 18

grisly

Answer 18

causing horror or disgust

Question 19

recompense

Answer 19

make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered; compensate

Question 20

serene

Answer 20

peaceful; tranquil