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Odyssey + Beowulf Vocab
Baleful
menacing, threatening, evil
Beguiling
deceptively friendly or charming, enticing
Insolence
disrespect, especially with regard to authority, “back talk”
Reproof
expression of disapproval, scolding
Indignation
anger at perceived unfairness or injustice
Robust
strong, healthy, energetic
Insidious
harmful effect in a gradual or subtle way
Luminous
full of light
Felicity
quality or state of being happy
Promontory
a point of high land; headland in water
Pensive
thoughtful, or sad thoughtfulness
Ballasted
weighed down, secured
Derelict
abandoned, in poor condition
Limpid
clear and simple, transparent
Supplication
humble entreaty
Expedient
convenient; suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
Abashed
made to feel uncomfortable or disconcerted; embarassed
Languishes
losing strength or vitality
Specter
ghostly image
Blithely
cheerfully indifferent
Scourge
a person who is destructive and feared
Anathema
exiled, outcasted
Foundling
an orphan/adopted baby
Malignant
the trait of being cruel with evil intentions
Waxed
to grow, to strengthen
Reparation
to amend, to pay back
Reavers
monsters or creatures
Prudent
selfless, showing great care for what is to come
Furbished
decorated or furnished with luxuries and decor
Affliction
something consistently and constantly annoying, hurtful, or otherwise harmful against a group or individual
Renege
to abandon a promise
Riven
being torn apart
Abided
under control, to obey, to follow
Spurred
encouraged, fed into, support
Rampant
uncontrollably rushing, crazily
Respite
rest
Gumption
motivated, resourceful
Harrowed
scared, tortured
Marauding
going/wandering around
Resolute
confidence or strong belief in one’s ability
Stalwart
strong, determined and empowered
Undaunted
unwavering, no fear or intimidation
Atrocity
horrific act
Spurned
rejected
Quailed
reacted in a frightened way
Sinews
a way of describing a muscular thing with many veins or muscles
Unremitting
constant, never ending
Ignominious
disgraceful, humiliating
Splayed
open
Coffer
a place where valuables are kept
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