RMS English 9 Vocabulary 1-50

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