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Vocab #2
Term | Definition |
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host | a large number |
gabled | built with a triangular pitched roof |
moor | a swampy wasteland |
spawn | to produce |
relish | to enjoy or find pleasure |
reparation | something done to make amends or repare |
affliction | that which cause pain or suffering |
solace | comfort or peace |
reprisal | retaliation |
bolt | to gulp, to swallow quickly |
talon | a claw, especially one on a bird |
infamous | well-known evil deeds |
cower | to cringe in fear |
taut | pulled tight |
sinew | a tendon |
murky | dark or gloomy |
pilgrimage | a long journey with a noble or heroic purpose |
gnarled | knotted or twisted |
kenning | an old english poetic metaphor made up of several words and use to rename someone or something |
taunt | to mock or make fun of with contempt |
alliteration | the repetition of initial consonant sounds within several consecutive words |
elegy | a mournful poem expressing areas loss |
venerable | worthy of respect or reverence |
barbarous | uncivilized |
caesura | a poetic pause |