Beowulf Vocab Challenge

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foiled

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prevented from succeeding; thwarted.

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scud

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to run or move swiftly, often used to describe the movement of clouds or animals.

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ensconced

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settled safely; hidden away.

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maw

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the gullet or stomach, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a voracious appetite.

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felicity

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great happiness; bliss.

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bequeath

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to leave something to someone through a will; to hand down.

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valorous

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showing great courage in the face of danger; brave.

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scion

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a descendant or heir, especially of a wealthy or influential family.

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mongering

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the act of promoting or spreading something, often used in a negative context.

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canny

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having good judgment; shrewd or prudent.