Grendel Vocab

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distorted or unnatural in shape or size; hideous and abnormal

grotesque

to wail in lamentation esp. for the dead

keen

raised upper part of a saddle

pommel

an action intended to mislead or decieve

ruse

a small crack or fissure

chink

restrict or restrain

fetter

branch of phiolosophy that examines the nature of reality

metaphysics

characterized by a sharp, practical intelligence

shrewd

state of extreme confusion or agitation

turmoil

impervious to persuasion or reason, relentless

inexorable

cut or scoop out

gouge

having unlimited power

omnipotence

ghostly figure, specter

apparition

a look indicative of malevolent intent

leer

study of nature of god and religious truth

theology

promote or praise enthusiastically

tout

contrary of nature, reason or common sense ; absurd

preposterous

theory that the exercise of reason rather than authority, experience, or religion provides basis for knowldge

rationalism

embarassed; esp by being in the wrong

sheepish

an immeasurable depth or void

abyss