Beowulf VocabularySection 1

Afflict verb Definition- To distress with physical or mental pain

Synonyms- Agonize, Bother Antonyms- Aid, Solace

How can a person be afflicted?

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