Beowulf Flashcards

(30 cards)

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A noisy celebration with drinking (n.)

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Wassail

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A person who administers punishment or inspires fear (n.)

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Scourge

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An infant or small child found abandoned (n.)

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Foundling

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A tract of uncultivated land (n.)

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Heath

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One who intrudes or trespasses (n.)

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Interloper

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Common sense or shrewdness (adj.)

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Gumption

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A delicate ornamental work of fine silver, gold or other metal wires (n.)

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Filigree

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Skilled or expert (adj.)

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Canny

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A lake or a pond (n.)

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Mere

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To reject with disdainfully or to scorn (v.)

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Spurn

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To strengthen or secure (v.)

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Fortify

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evil full of menacing influences (adj.)

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Balefull

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A violation of law, regulation, or agreement (n.)

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Infringement

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A blessing or benefit something to be thankful for (n.)

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Boon

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A collar or necklace made out of twisted metal band (n.)

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Torque

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Shining brightly or radiant (adj.)

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Freakishly strange or odd in appearance (adj.)

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A family position handed down from generation to generation(n.)

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To wave or swing vigorously (v.)

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To limit to a certain amount(v.)

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Free from disease or healthy (adj.)

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An accessory or piece of equipment (n.)

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Intensely bitter spiteful or malicious (adj.)

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A hill or mound used as a tomb (n.)

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A person or thing that ruins or spoils (n.)
Bane
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Instigate or promote (v.)
Foment
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To become weak or feeble (v.)
Languish
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To express sharp stern disapproval (v.)
Rebuke
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Deny dispute or contradict (v.)
Gainsay
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A pile or heap of combustible material for burning a dead body (n.)
Pyre