Beowulf Book 1 Voab

A collection of vocabulary terms with their definitions for easy study.

Marsh

Wet, soft land with lots of grass and water.

Lair

A wild animal's home or hiding place.

Deserted

Empty, with no people around.

Lament

To express sadness or sorrow.

Slaughter

To kill in a violent way, often in large numbers.

Remedy

A cure or way to fix a problem.

Heathen

A person who doesn't believe in the same religion as others (often used insultingly in old texts).

Solace

Comfort during a sad or hard time.

Clutch

To hold something tightly.

Reparation

Payment or action to make up for a wrong or injury.

Plunder

To steal things, especially during war.