Beowulf Vocab

1. anathema n. a person or thing that is detested, loathed, shunned, or accursed ; a formal ban or curse __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. bereft adj. deprived; lacking something needed or wanted; suffering the death of a loved one

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

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4. din n. a loud, tumultuous noise; a jumble of deafening sounds

v. to make a loud, tumultuous noise; to utter with persistent repetition

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5. effulgent adj. shining forth brilliantly; radiant

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6. felicity n. the state of being happy; a source or instance of happiness; good fortune

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7. foundling n. a child without a known parent; a child found after being abandoned or deserted

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8. infringement n. a breach or infraction, as of a law or duty; a violation or transgression

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9. insinuation n. an indirect suggestion or hint, esp. of a derogatory nature; subtle implication; the art of ingratiating oneself or stealing into one's affections

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10. lair n. an animal's den; a secluded or hidden place or hideout; a resting place _____________________________________________________________________________________________

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11. marauder n. one who marauds (to rove, raid, invade, attack, pillage, plunder)

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12. parley n. a discussion or conference, esp. between enemies to discuss a truce or conditions of surrender

v. to hold such a conference; to talk or confer

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13. preen v. 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

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14. redress n. relief (or setting right) of injury or wrong; compensation, satisfaction, or restitution

v. to set right, as in to remedy or repair a wrong; to correct or reform

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

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16. skulk v. to hide (oneself); to move in a stealthy manner; to slink; to evade work or duty

n. a person who skulks; an act of skulking

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17. solace n. comfort in sorrow or misfortune; relief; something that gives comfort or relief

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18. stalwart adj. sturdy, robust, or strongly built; strong and brave; physically strong; uncompromising

n. a physically or morally strong person; one who steadfastly supports a cause

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19. sumptuous adj. luxuriously fine or lavish; entailing great expense or fine quality materials; magnificent

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20. virulent adj. violently hostile; intensely bitter or malicious; poisonous or toxic; antagonistic or hateful _____________________________________________________________________________________________

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