Eng. Vocab Beowulf 14-43
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Allstatetexan on October 29, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Pyre | (n) pile of wood for burning dead bodies. |
| Charring | (v) burning. |
| Jackal | (n) a person who performs menial or degrading tasks for another. |
| Decreed | (v) ordered by a judge. |
| Scabbard | (n) a shield or cover for a sword. |
| Hilt | (n) The handle of a sword or dagger. |
| Runic | (n) An ancient interlacing script. |
| Solace | (n) comfort in sorrow. |
| Exulting | (v) rejoicing triumphantly. |
| Billowing | (v) flowing, rising on the winds. |
| Niggardly | (adj) stingy. |
| Hag | (n) repulsive old woman. |
| Malice | (n) evil intent. |
| Tarnish | (n) the discoloration of metal. |
| Linden | (n) trees with heart shaped leaves. |
| Compelled | (v) forced. |
| Unaided | (adj) unassisted. |
| Belching | (v) bursting with flames or smoke. |
| Venom | (n) poison. |
| Groped | (v) searched for blindly. |
| Haltingly | (adv) heistingly. |
| Earthen | (adj) made of dirt. |
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