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Anglo-Saxon Literature Vocabulary
Beowulf and An Ecclesiastical History of the English People by The Venerable Bede
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Literature
12th Grade
09/23/2014
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Affliction (n.)
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The cause of pain or distress.
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Cowering (v.)
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Cringing in fear.
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Fetter (v.)
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A shackle or chain; restraint.
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Gorge (n.)
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To stuff with food.
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Heathen (n.)
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Strange, uncivilized.
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Hoary (adj.)
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Gray or white with or as if with age.
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Infamous (adj.)
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Having a bad reputation, notorious.
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Lair (n.)
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The resting or living place of a wild animal
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Lament (v.)
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An audible expression of grief; a wail.
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Livid (adj.)
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Discolored; Black and blue.
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Loathsome (adj.)
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Disgusting; Hateful
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Murky (adj.)
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Cloudy, gloomy.
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Pilgrimage (n.)
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A journey to a sacred place or with a lofty purpose.
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Purge (v.)
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To cleanse or purify.
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Relish (v.)
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To enjoy keenly.
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Reparation (n.)
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The act of making amends, offering explanation, or giving satisfaction for a wrong or injury.
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Shrouds (n.)
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A burial garment.
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Sinews (n.)
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Strong tissue that connects muscle to bones.
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Talon (n.)
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A claw.
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Taut (adj.)
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Pulled tight.
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Threshold (n.)
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The plank, stone, or piece of timber that lies under the door.
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Writhing (v.)
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Twisting and turning in pain.
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Aspire (v.)
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To seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal.
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Desecrate (v.)
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To violate the sanctity of.
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Devout (adj.)
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Devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises.
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Profess (v.)
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To declare or admit openly or freely.
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Prudent (adj.)
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Having or showing careful good judgment.
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Render (v.)
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To provide or give (service, help, etc.); Cause to be or to become. Make.
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Renounce (v.)
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To give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration.
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Secular (adj.)
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Not religious.
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Zealous (adj.)
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Feeling or showing strong and energetic support for a person, cause, etc.
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