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Beowulf/Bede
APENG
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English
12th Grade
09/27/2010

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lament
Definition
to express grief for or about, to regret deeply; to deplore

an elegy//expression of sorrow
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relish
Definition
appetite for something, to take pleasure in something, to give spice/flavor too
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affliction
Definition
a condition of pain/suffering/distress, or , a cause of such things
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purge
Definition
to free from impurities; purify; rid; induce the evacuation of dirty things
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gorge
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deep, narrow passage; an instance of gluttonous eating
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talon
Definition
claw of a bird of prey
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infamous
Definition
having an exceedingly bad reputation; notorious
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writhing
Definition
twisting/squirming in pain/ a struggle; to suffer acutely; an act of contortion
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cowering
Definition
cringing or sinking away in fear
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taut
Definition
pulled or drawn tightly ; strained/tense
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murky
Definition
dark/cloudy/turbid

hard to understand
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pilgrimage
Definition
journey to a sacred place/shrine; to journey to such a place
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loathsome
Definition
abhorrent, arouses loathing, hatred
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fetter
Definition
chain/shackle, to restrain
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livid
Definition
discolored from bruising; extremely furious, angry
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profess
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to declare or openly calm; to make affirmation of.
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zealous
Definition
filled with or motivated by zeal; fervent
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effectual
Definition
producing or sufficient to produce a desired effect.
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prudent
Definition
wise in handling practical matter, exercising good judgement/common sense; careful about oneself
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desecrate
Definition
to abuse the sacredness of; to profane
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