1. Beowulf Vocabulary
Section 1

2. Afflict verb Definition- To distress with physical or mental pain
How can a person be afflicted?
Synonyms- Agonize, Bother
Antonyms- Aid, Solace

3. Exile verb
Definition- Expulsion from one’s native land by authoritative decree
Synonyms- Deport, Ban
Antonyms- Import, Welcome

4. Fiend noun Definition- A person of extreme wickedness or maliciousness
Synonyms- Beast, Savage, Brute
Antonyms- Angel

5. Lament verb Definition- To express sorrow, mourning, or regret
Synonyms- Grieving, Wail
Antonyms- Celebrate, Laud

6. Moor noun
Definition- an open area with overgrown shrubs where drainage is poor.
Synonyms- Bog, Marsh, Fen

7. Reparation verb Definition- Making amends for wrong or injury done
Synonyms- Penance, Recompense
Antonyms- Extortion, Penalty

8. Righteous adjective Definition- Morally right or justifiable
Synonyms- Honorable, Laudable
Antonyms- Corrupt, Immoral

9. Solace verb Definition- To comfort or console Synonyms- Allay, Comfort
Antonyms- Upset, Aggravate

10. Talons Noun
Definition- A claw, especially of a bird of prey

11. Threshold noun Definition- The entrance to a house or building
Synonyms- Doorway, Entrance