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BEOWULF VOCABULARY Part I.

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1 BEOWULF VOCABULARY Part I

2 DESTINY Noun Definition: a power that is believed to control what happens in the future

3 Epic Noun Definition: a long poem narrating the adventures of heroic or legendary figures

4 Integrity Noun Definition: the quality of being honest and fair

5 Scowl Noun Definition: an expression on someone's face that shows anger or disapproval

6 Vulnerable Verb Definition:  easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally

7 Usurp Verb   Definition: to take and keep something in a forceful way without the right to do so

8 BEOWULF VOCABULARY Part II

9 Cower Verb Definition:  to move back or bend your body down because you are afraid

10 Feat Noun Definition: an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill

11 Fiend Noun Definition: a very evil or cruel person

12 Malevolent Adjective   Definition: having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person

13 sneer Verb Definition: to smile or laugh at someone with an expression that shows dislike and a lack of respect

14 Thwart Verb Definition: to prevent (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening

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