1. BEOWULF VOCABULARY

2. bequeath (v) to pass on or hand down

3. enmity (n) hatred or animosity

4. qualm (n) an uneasy feeling of remorse

5. assuage (v) to soothe or calm

6. marauding (adj) engaged in raiding an area for the purpose of taking something

7. carouse (v) to engage in drunken revelry

8. tessellated (adj) arranged in or having the appearance of a mosaic; checkered

9. harrowing (adj) extremely disturbing or agonizing

10. lurid (adj) fierce or shocking in intensity

11. retinue (n) the group following or attending to an important person

12. jutting (adj) extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

13. resplendent (adj) shining brilliantly; radiant

14. precipice (n) a situation of great danger

15. resolute (adj) determined and resolved

16. serpentine (adj) sly and cunning

17. enmesh (v) to catch or entangle

18. insidious (adj) stealthily deceitful

19. discerning (adj) showing outstanding judgment

20. intrepid (adj) fearless and courageous

21. sinuous (adj) having many bends or turns; winding