Beowulf 2nd set vocabulary

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Felicity

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A state of great happiness or bliss, often experienced after a victory.

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Accoutrement

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The clothing or equipment worn by a warrior, often including armor and weapons.

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Fettle

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A condition of readiness for action, especially in a physical or mental state.

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Baleful

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Having a harmful or threatening nature; ominous.

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Bane

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A cause of great distress or harm; a source of ruin.

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Epic

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A long narrative poem that recounts the adventures of heroic figures.

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Heroism

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The qualities or attributes of a hero, including bravery and courage.

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Grendel

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A monstrous creature in Beowulf that terrorizes the Danes.

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Wyrd

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An Old English term for fate or destiny, often associated with the concept of inevitability.

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Mead Hall

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A large hall where warriors gather to feast and celebrate, often the center of community life.