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Beowulf Vocabulary
Beowulf Vocabulary Words and Definitions
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Literature
9th Grade
12/21/2011

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scourge
Definition
a plague; a curse; a "thorn in your side"
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renowned
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famous; well-known; respected and celebrated
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prudent
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careful; cautious; practical
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bewail
Definition
complain about; regret
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dispense
Definition
hand/give out; distribute
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harrowing
Definition
disturbing; upsetting; traumatic
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marauding
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looting; raiding
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anathema
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something detested; an abomination
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respite
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a break/relief; a "lull"
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interloper
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an intruder; a trespasser; a "gatecrasher"
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avenge
Definition
to punish; to take revenge; to "even the score"
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glut
Definition
excess; overabundance
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vie
Definition
to compete; to fight; to struggle
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pinion
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to trap; to pin down; to restrain
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stalwart
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strong; muscular; hefty; solid
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purge
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to wash/flush out; to rid; to eliminate
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skulk
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to lurk; to creep; to "lie in wait"
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blather
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pointless chatter; nonsense
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sumptuous
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luxurious; lavish; expensive
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bequeath
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to leave; to give/donate; to pass down
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brandish
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to flourish; to wave about by of threat or display or in preparation for action
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strife
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angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
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dominion
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area or territory ruled by one person or thing
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blight
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something that frustrates plans or hopes
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bower
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a shaded, leafy recess; an arbor; a rustic cottage or retreat
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prow
Definition
the bow of a ship
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rebuke
Definition
an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism
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contrive
Definition
to create or to bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill or artifice
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cuirass
Definition
a piece of armor covering the body from neck to waist; also the breastplate of such a piece
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calamitous
Definition
causing or involving calamity; disastrous
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fealty
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loyalty; faithfulness
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gale
Definition
1. a very strong wind
2. a noisy outburst
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