Beowulf — Vocabulary
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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hoardgather and collect (something thought valuable) She decided to hoard her favorite snacks in the back of the pantry, keeping them hidden from her siblings.more Show sample from book Then first was I wielding the weal of the Dane-folk, That time was I holding in youth-tide the gem-rich Hoard-burg of the heroes.†48 more gathers something valuable and stores it Show general definition to gather something valuable and store it; or a collection of such things
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abidetolerate I can't abide her continual complaints.more Show sample from book hears the merry noise of Hart and cannot abide it;25 more Show general definition for abide (as in: abide by her decision) to tolerate or put up with something
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abide#2abide → abides:lives She abides in the forest.more Show sample from book The said dragon abides there,25 more Show general definition for abide (as in: abide in the forest) to live in a place or more rarely: to live with someone or something
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wroughtworked or crafted The windows have decorative wrought iron bars for security.more Show sample from book for whom first was that sword wrought21 more shaped (worked) Show general definition for wrought (as in: wrought iron) worked -- as when iron is shaped to fit by bending or beating
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wrought#2caused (made to happen) The town still hasn't recovered from the damage wrought by the hurricane.more Show sample from book ...for the crime he had wrought.21 more done (caused to happen) Show general definition for wrought (as in: the damage she has wrought) caused to happen or occurred as a consequence Show editor's word notes This is most typically seen in classic literature. Less commonly, the present tense, wreak, is also seen.
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loathreluctant or unwilling She is loath to admit a mistake.more Show sample from book Many things must abide 1060 Of lief and of loth, he who here a long while In these days of the strife with the world shall be dealing.†29 more loath → loth:reluctant or unwilling to do something Show general definition reluctant or unwilling to do something Show editor's word notes Word Confusion: Do not confuse loath with loathe which sounds very similar or the same. Loath is typically used as an adjective while loathe is a verb that means "to dislike greatly".
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strifeviolent conflict The region suffers from violent religious strife.†more Show sample from book O'er grisly the strife was, So loathly and longsome.†34 more violent conflict or angry disagreement Show general definition violent conflict or angry disagreement
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kindredsimilar in quality or character We are kindred spirits.more Show sample from book By praise-deeds it shall be That in each and all kindreds a man shall have thriving.†27 more kindred → kindreds:similar in quality or character; OR closely related Show general definition similar in quality or character or: closely related -- such as family or things with shared origin
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feuda bitter, long-standing fight Perhaps the most famous American family feud was between the Hatfields and McCoys.more Show sample from book Fought down thy father the most of all feuds; To Heatholaf was he forsooth for a hand-bane 460 Amidst of the Wylfings.†24 more feud → feuds:bitter, long-standing fights Show general definition bitter hostile argument between two parties -- typically long-standing between families or tribes with occasional incidents of violence Show editor's word notes Sometimes the term blood feud is used to reference a feud between families.
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wrathextreme anger She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.more Show sample from book He casteth shame upon them with great wrath.†15 more Show general definition extreme anger or angry punishment
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valorcourage (exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger -- especially in battle) She received a medal for valor.more Show sample from book we of the Spear-Danes of yore days, so was it That we learn'd of the fair fame of kings of the folks And the athelings a-faring in framing of valour.†12 more valor → valour:exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger -- especially in battle Show context notes This is a British spelling. Americans use valor. Show general definition exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger -- especially in battle
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adornadorn → adorned:decorated The women adorned themselves with shell necklaces.more Show sample from book Forth shone the boar-shapes Over the check-guards golden adorned, Fair-shifting, fire-hard; ward held the farrow.†10 more Show general definition to decorate -- especially a person
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cunningclever and deceitful She came up with a cunning scheme to cheat him.more Show sample from book Hereof never ween'd they, the wise of the Scyldings, That ever with might should any of men The excellent, bone-dight, break into pieces, 780 Or unlock with cunning, save the light fire's embracing In smoke should it swallow.†7 more good at achieving goals through cleverness and deception Show general definition for cunning (as in: a cunning thief) being good at achieving goals through cleverness -- and typically through deception as well (tricking others)
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heedheed → heedlessness:pay close attention to Heed the advice of those who have been there before.more Show context notes The suffix "-lessness" in heedlessness means in a state without. This is the same pattern you see in words like fearlessness, powerlessness, and harmlessness. Show sample from book Forsooth of that faring the carles wiser-fashion'd Laid little blame on him, though lief to them was he; The heart-hardy whetted they, heeded the omen.†7 more heed → heeded:paid close attention to; or did what was suggested Show general definition pay close attention to; or to do what is suggested -- especially with regard to a warning or other advice
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bereftlacking (something desired) She is bereft of hope.more Show sample from book Came then to the house the wight on his ways, 720 Of all joys bereft; and soon sprang the door open, With fire-bands made fast, when with hand he had touch'd it; Brake the bale-heedy, he with wrath bollen, The mouth of the house there, and early thereafter On the shiny-fleck'd floor thereof trod forth the fiend; On went he then mood-wroth, and out from his eyes stood Likest to fire-flame light full unfair.†4 more not having something, or greatly saddened by the loss of something Show general definition not having something, or greatly saddened by the loss of something
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guilecunning (shrewdness and cleverness) and deceit Her intelligence was exceeded only by her guile.more Show sample from book Beowulf speaks, tells how he would give his armour to his son if he had one; thanks God that he has not sworn falsely or done guilefully; and prays Wiglaf to bear out the treasure that he may see it before he dies.†3 more guile → guilefully:cunning (shrewdness and cleverness) and deceitful Show general definition cunning (shrewdness and cleverness) and deceitful
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allayreduce the intensity of They have tried to allay fears by saying their weapons are of a defensive nature.more Show sample from book For the sake of no kindness Unto any of men of the main-host of Dane-folk Would he thrust off the life-bale, or by fee-gild allay it, Nor was there a wise man that needed to ween The bright boot to have at the hand of the slayer.†1 more reduce the intensity of; OR calm Show general definition reduce the intensity of; or calm
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forthrighthonest and direct She was characteristically forthright.more Show sample from book Now lightly the tracks were All through the woodland ways wide to be seen there, Her goings o'er ground; she had gotten her forthright Over the mirk-moor: bore she of kindred thanes The best that there was, all bare of his soul, Of them that with Hrothgar heeded the home.†2 more honest and direct in speaking or behavior -- even when it’s uncomfortable Show general definition honest and direct in speaking or behavior -- even when it’s uncomfortable
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wilyclever and good at tricking others Don't underestimate her. She is a wily campaigner.more Show sample from book No wily hates sought I; for myself swore not many Of oaths in unright.†1 more clever Show general definition clever and good at tricking others to achieve a goal
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forthwithimmediately The judge ordered her release "forthwith."more Show sample from book Out then spake Hrothgar; for he to the hall went, By the staple a-standing the steep roof he saw Shining fair with the gold, and the hand there of Grendel: For this sight that I see to the All-wielder thanks Befall now forthwith, for foul evil I bided, All griefs from this Grendel; but God, glory's Herder, 930 Wonder on wonder ever can work.†1 more Show general definition immediately -- (most typically seen in legal documents, formal use, or classic literature)