Beowulf Test
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maggiesull3 on September 22, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Contrivance | noun. a plan or scheme; expedient |
| discomfit | verb. to confuse and deject; to make someone confused or embarrassed. |
| dispel | verb. to drive away by or as if by scattering |
| preternatural | adj. out of the ordinary course of nature; exceptional or abnormal. |
| prefigure | verb. to have an antecedent to picture or imagine beforehand. |
| thrall | noun. a state of servitude, submission, or complete absorption, bespelled |
| effulgence | adj. shining forth brilliantly; radiant. |
| inexorable | adj. unyielding; unalterable |
| abasement | verb. to reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation. |
| rampage | verb. to rush around in a violent and uncontrollable manner. |
| prudent | adj. acting with or showing care and thought for the future. |
| fiend | noun. an evil spirit or demon. |
| flourish | verb. to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, esp. as the result of a particularly favorable environment. |
| furbish | verb. to give a fresh look to (something old or shabby); renovate. |
| din | noun. a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise. |
| exact | verb. demand and obtain something from someone. |
| anathema | noun. a formally banned person or thing (from the church). the accursed thing. |
| pagan | noun. a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions. |
| forfeit | verb. to be lose or be deprived of (property or a right privilege, as a penalty for wrongdoing |
| affliction | noun. something that causes pain or suffering. |
| ply | noun. a thickness or layer of folded or laminated material. |
| canny | adj. having or showing shrewdness and good judgement (esp. in money or business matters) |
| proffer | verb. hold out something to someone for acceptance. |
| resolute | adj. admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering |
| retainer | noun. a servant or follower of a noble or wealthy person, esp. one that has worked for a person for a long time. |
| renowned | adj. known or talked about by many people; famous |
| formidable | adj. inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable |
| duly | adverb. in accordance with what is required or appropriate; following proper procedure or arrangement. |
| harrowing | verb. causes distress to something. |
| stalwart | adj. loyal, reliable, and hardworking. |
| undaunted | adj. not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment. |
| reprisal | noun. an act of retaliation. |
| disallow | verb. refuse to declare valid, refuse to accept. |
| unremitting | adj. never relaxing or slackening; incessant. |
| ignominious | adj. deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. |
| lavish | verb. bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities upon. |
| requite | verb. to make appropriate return for (a favor or service); reward. |
| entwine | verb. wind or twist together; interweave. |
| sumptuous | adj. lavish, splendid in quantity and quality. |
| carnage | noun. bodies, mutilated, after a devestation. |
| infringement/ infringe | noun. transgression verb. to transgress, violate. |
| glutton | noun. a greedy eater |
| hanker | verb. to desire or long for. |
| balk | verb. to stop short and not go on- trepidation. |
| Boon | noun. something to be thankful for, something helpful or beneficial. |
| Resplendent | adj. shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid. being richly colorful. |
| sally forth | verb. to charge forward in an energetic manner. |
| Depredation | noun. the act of preying upon or plundering |
| Ghastly | adj. shocking, frightful, or dreadful. |
| wield | verb. to use effectively or to exercise authority. |
| redress | verb. set right (an unfairness or grievance. |
| Felicity | noun. intense happiness. |
| overweening | adj. showing excessive confidence or pride. |
| alacrity | noun. cheerful readiness. |
| Peerless | adj. having no equal, matchless, unrivaled |
| ensconce | noun. to settle securely or snugly. |
| stint | verb. to be frugal, to get along of a sanctity allowance. |
| grievous | adj. severe, brutal |
| falter | verb. to hesitate mid action |
| ordain | verb. to decree or give orders. |
| accoutrement | noun. the equipment, excluding weapons and clothing of a soldier. |
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