Beowulf Flashcards
(30 cards)
A noisy celebration with drinking (n.)
Wassail
A person who administers punishment or inspires fear (n.)
Scourge
An infant or small child found abandoned (n.)
Foundling
A tract of uncultivated land (n.)
Heath
One who intrudes or trespasses (n.)
Interloper
Common sense or shrewdness (adj.)
Gumption
A delicate ornamental work of fine silver, gold or other metal wires (n.)
Filigree
Skilled or expert (adj.)
Canny
A lake or a pond (n.)
Mere
To reject with disdainfully or to scorn (v.)
Spurn
To strengthen or secure (v.)
Fortify
evil full of menacing influences (adj.)
Balefull
A violation of law, regulation, or agreement (n.)
Infringement
A blessing or benefit something to be thankful for (n.)
Boon
A collar or necklace made out of twisted metal band (n.)
Torque
Shining brightly or radiant (adj.)
Effulgent
Freakishly strange or odd in appearance (adj.)
Outlandish
A family position handed down from generation to generation(n.)
Heirloom
To wave or swing vigorously (v.)
Flail
To limit to a certain amount(v.)
Stint
Free from disease or healthy (adj.)
Hale
An accessory or piece of equipment (n.)
Accoutrement
Intensely bitter spiteful or malicious (adj.)
Virulent
A hill or mound used as a tomb (n.)
Barrow