Beowulf Vocabulary Section 1
Afflict verb Definition- To distress with physical or mental pain How can a person be afflicted? Synonyms- Agonize, Bother Antonyms- Aid, Solace
Exile verb Definition- Expulsion from one’s native land by authoritative decree Synonyms- Deport, Ban Antonyms- Import, Welcome
Fiend noun Definition- A person of extreme wickedness or maliciousness Synonyms- Beast, Savage, Brute Antonyms- Angel
Lament verb Definition- To express sorrow, mourning, or regret Synonyms- Grieving, Wail Antonyms- Celebrate, Laud
Moor noun Definition- an open area with overgrown shrubs where drainage is poor. Synonyms- Bog, Marsh, Fen
Reparation verb Definition- Making amends for wrong or injury done Synonyms- Penance, Recompense Antonyms- Extortion, Penalty
Righteous adjective Definition- Morally right or justifiable Synonyms- Honorable, Laudable Antonyms- Corrupt, Immoral
Solace verb Definition- To comfort or console Synonyms- Allay, Comfort Antonyms- Upset, Aggravate
Talons Noun Definition- A claw, especially of a bird of prey
Threshold noun Definition- The entrance to a house or building Synonyms- Doorway, Entrance