BEOWULF VOCABULARY

bequeath (v)

to pass on or hand down

enmity (n)

hatred or animosity

qualm (n)

an uneasy feeling of remorse

assuage (v)

to soothe or calm

marauding (adj)

engaged in raiding an area for the purpose of taking something

carouse (v)

to engage in drunken revelry

tessellated (adj)

arranged in or having the appearance of a mosaic; checkered

harrowing (adj)

extremely disturbing or agonizing

lurid (adj)

fierce or shocking in intensity

retinue (n)

the group following or attending to an important person

jutting (adj)

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

resplendent (adj)

shining brilliantly; radiant

precipice (n)

a situation of great danger

resolute (adj)

determined and resolved

serpentine (adj)

sly and cunning

enmesh (v)

to catch or entangle

insidious (adj)

stealthily deceitful

discerning (adj)

showing outstanding judgment

intrepid (adj)

fearless and courageous

sinuous (adj)

having many bends or turns; winding