Beowulf — Vocabulary
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endureendure → endured:suffered through I endured insult and injury without complaint.more Show sample from book So we endured the pain till King Hrethel died,9 more Show general definition for endure (as in: endured the pain) to suffer through (or put up with something difficult or unpleasant)
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endure#2continue to exist She is gone, but her teachings endure through the ages.more Show sample from book This affliction endured for twelve years,9 more endure → endured:continued Show general definition for endure (as in: endure through the ages) to continue to exist
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conflictstruggle Violent conflict has broken out again in the Middle East.more Show sample from book May the All-Father keep you safe in the conflict!†8 more struggle or disagreement Show general definition a struggle or disagreement in various senses, including: a serious disagreement -- as in "political conflict" the tension from two opposing ideas or feelings -- as in "I'm conflicted about where I should go to college." a violent fight or war -- as in "the Israeli-Palestinian conflict" an idiom that refers to tension between responsibilities to different entities -- "conflict of interest"
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lamentlament → lamented:expressed grief about She lamented the loss.more Show sample from book The news was brought to King Hrothgar, who bitterly lamented the loss of his wisest and dearest counsellor, and bade them call Beowulf to him, since he alone could help in this extremity.†6 more lament → lamented:expressed grief or regret Show general definition to express grief or regret
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wrathextreme anger She could hardly contain her wrath when she learned he had betrayed her.more Show sample from book By night the dire fiend visited it in search of prey, and in the morning his footsteps showed that his deadly enmity was not yet appeased, but that any effort to use the hall at night would bring down his fatal wrath on the careless sleepers.†8 more Show general definition extreme anger or angry punishment
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avengetake revenge for In the story, she wants to avenge the murder of her brother.more Show sample from book I have avenged the crime, the death of the Danish folk, As it behoved me.†8 more avenge → avenged:took revenge Show general definition take revenge for a perceived wrong
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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 Great deeds of valour wrought I in my youth.†8 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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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 Thereupon Wiglaf entered the barrow, and was dazed by the bewildering hoard of costly treasures.†7 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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rouserouse → roused:awakened A persistent knocking at the door finally roused her from her dreams.more Show sample from book The youthful warrior tried in vain to rouse the courage of his companions: they trembled, and would not move.†6 more to awaken, make more active, or excite Show general definition to awaken, make more active, or excite
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book Thus, Hrothgar, ancient king, all my friends urged me, Warriors and prudent thanes, that I should seek thee, Since they themselves had known my might in battle.†3 more
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scornscorn → scorned:rejected Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.more Show sample from book Hunferth, King Hrothgar's orator and speech-maker, from his official post at Hrothgar's feet watched Beowulf with scornful and jealous eyes.†3 more scorn → scornful:full of strong disrespect or rejection Show general definition disrespect or reject as not good enough
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hideousextremely ugly, offensive, and/or frightening The beast had hideous fangs.more Show sample from book From the fen-fastnesses, by marshy tracts, through mists and swamp-born fogs, the hideous monster made his way to the house he hated so bitterly.†5 more
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fugitivefugitive → fugitives:people hiding from law enforcement officers She is one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives.more Show sample from book They compelled the unhappy fugitive whose theft had begun the trouble to act as their guide, and thus they marched to the lonely spot where the dragon's barrow stood close to the sea-shore.†3 more someone hiding from law enforcement officers Show general definition for fugitive (as in: she is a fugitive) someone who is running away or hiding to avoid arrest or an unpleasant situation
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wroughtworked or crafted The windows have decorative wrought iron bars for security.more Show sample from book his glorious gold-wrought banner16 more 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 to tell of all the woe that Grendel has wrought,16 more caused (made 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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strifeviolent conflict The region suffers from violent religious strife.†more Show sample from book Send thou to Hygelac, if strife shall take me, That best of byrnies which my breast guardeth, Brightest of war-weeds, the work of Smith Weland, Left me by Hrethel.†7 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 As a babe he drifted to the Danish shore in a vessel loaded with treasures; but no man was with him, and there was no token to show his kindred and race.†6 more 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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tumultloud disorderly noise The announcement was greeted with such a tumult that the speaker couldn't be heard.more Show sample from book The tumultuous rejoicing lasted till darkness settled on the land,1 more tumult → tumultuous:noisy and unrestrained Show general definition for tumult (as in: couldn't hear over the tumult) loud noise -- usually created by an unrestrained crowd or some kind of confusion
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appeasesatisfy or pacify (bring peace and calm among) The President is thought to have made the statement to appease the party faithful.more Show sample from book By night the dire fiend visited it in search of prey, and in the morning his footsteps showed that his deadly enmity was not yet appeased, but that any effort to use the hall at night would bring down his fatal wrath on the careless sleepers.†1 more appease → appeased:satisfied or pacified (made less angry or upset) Show general definition satisfy or pacify (make less angry or upset) -- typically by giving something wanted Show editor's word notes For example, a salesperson might give a discount coupon to appease an angry customer; or you might grab a quick snack to appease your hunger.
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pinnaclehighest point She wrote the book at the pinnacle of her popularity.more Show sample from book ...and the walls towered up high and majestic, ending in pinnacles and gables resembling the antlers of a stag.1 more pinnacle → pinnacles:pointed towers Show general definition the highest point -- either literally, like the top of a mountain, or figuratively, like the peak of success or achievement