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Beowulf Vocab, Set 1--Definitions

Published on Feb 05, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Definitions

Beowulf Vocab, Set 1 

Alacrity

EAGERNESS AND CHEERFULNESS WHEN DOING SOMETHING 

antagonist

someone or something opposing you or attacking you 

fiend

a devilish monster, a demon 
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dauntless

brave, courageous 
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extol

to proudly sing someone's praises 
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loathsome

disgusting, repugnant, deserving hatred 
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rancorous

bitter, resentful 

reparations

payment for a wrong-doing 
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purge

to force out, eliminate negative feelings or things 
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reclusive

avoiding society, wanting to live away from people 

solace

comfort in a time of grief and sadness 
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writhing

twisting and contorting 
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