Beowulf Vocab

Anathema

A person or thing that is detested, loathed, shunned, or accursed; a formal ban or curse.

Bereft

Deprived; lacking something needed or wanted; suffering the death of a loved one.

Boon

Something to be thankful for; a blessing; something that is asked for or received as a favor.

Din

A loud, tumultuous noise; a jumble of deafening sounds; to make a loud, tumultuous noise; to utter with persistent repetition.

Effulgent

Shining forth brilliantly; radiant.

Felicity

The state of being happy; a source or instance of happiness; good fortune.

Foundling

A child without a known parent; a child found after being abandoned or deserted.

Infringement

A breach or infraction, as of a law or duty; a violation or transgression.

Insinuation

An indirect suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature; subtle implication; the art of ingratiating oneself or stealing into one's affections.

Lair

An animal's den; a secluded or hidden place or hideout; a resting place.

Marauder

One who marauds (to rove, raid, invade, attack, pillage, plunder).

Parley

A discussion or conference, especially between enemies to discuss a truce or conditions of surrender; to hold such a conference; to talk or confer.

Preen

To trim, smooth, or clean (as in an animal's fur or feathers); to primp or dress oneself smartly; to pride (oneself) on an achievement or appearance.

Redress

Relief (or setting right) of injury or wrong; compensation, satisfaction, or restitution; to set right, as in to remedy or repair a wrong; to correct or reform.

Renege

To go back on one's word; to break a rule of play; to fail to carry out a promise.

Skulk

To hide (oneself); to move in a stealthy manner; to slink; to evade work or duty; a person who skulks; an act of skulking.

Solace

Comfort in sorrow or misfortune; relief; something that gives comfort or relief.

Stalwart

Sturdy, robust, or strongly built; strong and brave; physically strong; uncompromising; a physically or morally strong person; one who steadfastly supports a cause.

Sumptuous

Luxuriously fine or lavish; entailing great expense or fine quality materials; magnificent.

Virulent

Violently hostile; intensely bitter or malicious; poisonous or toxic; antagonistic or hateful.