Beowulf (Heaney) Unit 4 Vocab Terms

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Alacrity

liveliness and eagerness

Bawn

the fortified court of a castle

Bequeath

leave or give, especially by will after one's death

Blather

talk foolishly

Brood

hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing; think moodily or anxiously about something; be in a huff; be sullen or silent

Bulwark

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; a strong support

Coffer

a chest especially for storing valuables

Depredation

an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding; a destructive action

Discourse

an extended communication dealing with some particular topic

Fen

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation

Flank

the side between ribs and hipbone; on the side of

Misbegotten

born outside of marriage; from a bad source, badly thought out

Recollect

recall knowledge from memory

Relish

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

Repute

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

Sally

a military action in which besieged troops burst forth; A sudden quick witticism or quick and clever remark

Severance

the act of cutting

Temper

restrained

Uncanny

surpassing the ordinary or normal

Unscathed

not injured