Beowulf Vocab
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affliction
a cause of pain or distress
talon
a claw
pilgrimage
a journey to a sacred place or with a lofty purpose
fetter
a shackle or chain; restraint
lament
an audible expression of greif; wail
murky
cloudy, gloomy
cowering
cringe in fear
livid
discolored; black and blue
loathsome
disgusting; hateful
infamous
having a bad reputation, notroious
taut
pulled tight
purge
to cleanse and purify
relish
to enjoy keenly
gorge
to stuff with food
writhing
twisting and turning in pain