Unit 1: Novel Study: Beowulf (trans. Francis B. Gummere), Lines 1657–3192

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  1. vouchsafe
    grant in a condescending manner
  2. wax
    increase, rise, or advance
  3. odious
    extremely repulsive or unpleasant
  4. bode
    indicate by signs
  5. laud
    praise, glorify, or honor
  6. hale
    exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
  7. wile
    the use of tricks to deceive someone
  8. spurn
    reject with contempt
  9. burnish
    polish and make shiny
  10. implore
    beg or request earnestly and urgently
  11. bluff
    pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
  12. indignantly
    in a manner showing anger at something unjust or wrong
  13. idolize
    love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess
  14. liable
    likely to be or do something
  15. guardian
    a person who cares for persons or property
  16. resound
    ring or echo with noise
  17. steadfast
    firm and dependable especially in loyalty
  18. remnant
    a small part remaining after the main part no longer exists
  19. writhe
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  20. laggard
    someone who takes more time than necessary
  21. lilt
    a jaunty rhythm in music or speech
  22. sage
    having wisdom that comes with experience
Created on Tue Dec 22 13:36:55 EST 2020 (updated Wed Jan 06 09:07:32 EST 2021)

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