Middle English Roots and Beowulf Vocab

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Etymology

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The study of the true sense or original meaning of a word

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Fiend

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An evil spirit; a demon

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Etymology

The study of the true sense or original meaning of a word

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Fiend

An evil spirit; a demon

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Reparation

The act or process of making amends for a wrong

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Heathen

An adherent of a religion that does not worship the God of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam

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Shroud

Some that shields, protects or screens

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Gorge

To stuff with food; to devour greedily

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Bereft

Past tense of bereave : to take a loved one/something valuable from a person

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Besiege

To surround with hostile forces; to crowd around

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Burnish

To make smooth/glossy by rubbing; to improve

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Bulwark

Something serving as a defense or safeguard

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Daunt

To lessen the courage or resolution of; to dishearten or intimidate

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Hapless

Luckless; unfortunate

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Harangue

A speech/piece of writing characterized by strong feeling/expression

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Laggard

One that lags; a straggler

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Parley

A discussion, especially between enemies over terms of a truce/other matters

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Succor

Assistance in time of distress; relief

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Turbid

In a state of turmoil; turbid feelings

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Beatific

Showing/producing exalted joy or blessing

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Ensconced

To place or conceal in a secure place

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Intermediary

A person who goes between to settle problems

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Monomaniac

One who focuses excessively on one thing

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Morose

Sullenly melancholy; gloomy

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Root: Bireven - to deprive

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Root: Besegen: to sit

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Root: Schrud: garment

Matching word: Shroud

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Root: Sucur

Matching word: Succor

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