Beowulf Vocabulary

Front

an audible expression of grief; wail

Back

lament

Front

to enjoy keenly

Back

relish

Front

a cause of pain or distress

Back

affliction

Front

to cleanse or purify

Back

purge

Front

to stuff with food

Back

gorge

Front

a claw

Back

talon

Front

having a bad reputation; notorious

Back

infamous

Front

twisting and turning in pain

Back

writhing

Front

cringing in fear

Back

cowering

Front

pulled tight

Back

taut