183 Words
- 1 Ae A small village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
- 2 alf An elf-like supernatural creature in Norse folklore.
- 3 aloft Up in the air or sky; overhead, in a high place.
- 4 anger A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility, often triggered by feeling wronged or threatened.
- 5 awe A powerful feeling of respect mixed with wonder or fear.
- 6 bait Food or a lure used to attract fish or other animals so they can be caught.
- 7 Balder In Norse mythology, the god of light and beauty, son of Odin and Frigg.
- 8 bang A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
- 9 batten A long, narrow strip of wood or metal used to strengthen, fasten, or hold something in place, especially in co...
- 10 berserk Out of control with rage or excitement; wildly violent or frenzied.
- 11 berserker A legendary Norse warrior said to fight in an uncontrollable, trance-like fury.
- 12 bloat To swell up, especially with gas or fluid.
- 13 bloom A flower, or the state of a plant when its flowers are open.
- 14 boon Something helpful or beneficial; a welcome advantage.
- 15 Braithwaite An English surname of Old Norse origin, also the name of several villages in northern England.
- 16 brant A small dark-bellied wild goose that breeds in the Arctic and winters along temperate coasts.
- 17 Brenda A female given name, sometimes used as a nickname for Queen Elizabeth II in British satire.
- 18 Briscoe A surname of Old Norse origin, and the name of small communities in England and the United States.
- 19 bulk The overall size, volume, or mass of something, especially when large.
- 20 bulkhead A dividing wall inside a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, often built to prevent flooding or contain damage.
- 21 bungle To perform a task badly through carelessness or lack of skill; to botch.
- 22 bunker A reinforced underground shelter built to withstand bombing or attack.
- 23 cake A sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, eggs, and other ingredients.
- 24 carl An old-fashioned word for a rough or ill-mannered man; a churl.
- 25 childbirth The process of giving birth to a baby.
- 26 club A group of people who join together for a shared interest or purpose, such as sport or recreation.
- 27 Cobain A surname.
- 28 Corey A given name, used for both men and women, derived from an old Irish or Norse surname.
- 29 crawl To move on hands and knees, or drag the body low along a surface.
- 30 Crosby A surname of Old Norse origin, and a male given name, also the name of numerous towns in England and North Ame...
- 31 dandruff Small white flakes of dead skin that shed from the scalp.
- 32 dazed Stunned, confused, or unable to think clearly, often after a shock or blow.
- 33 Denmark A country in Northern Europe, whose capital is Copenhagen.
- 34 dirt Soil, earth, or any unclean substance on a surface.
- 35 doze To sleep lightly for a short time; to nap.
- 36 droop To bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.
- 37 droopy Tending to sag or hang down; lacking firmness.
- 38 drown To die, or to kill, by being unable to breathe underwater.
- 39 Dustin A male given name of Germanic origin, notably borne by actor Dustin Hoffman.
- 40 eric A male given name of Germanic and Old Norse origin, traditionally meaning something like "ever-ruler" or "sole...
- 41 filly A young female horse.
- 42 Finland A Nordic country in Northern Europe bordering Sweden, Norway, and Russia.
- 43 firth A narrow inlet of the sea, especially in Scotland, or a river estuary.
- 44 fjord A long, narrow inlet of the sea bordered by steep cliffs, typically carved by glaciers.
- 45 fleck A small spot, streak, or speckle.
- 46 foss A waterfall (used especially in place names and dialect, particularly in northern England).
- 47 fro Away, back — now used almost only in the fixed phrase "to and fro" (back and forth).
- 48 gale A very strong wind, stronger than a breeze but not as violent as a storm.
- 49 Gandalf A wizard character in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."
- 50 gap An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
- 51 gape To stare with your mouth open wide, usually in shock or amazement.
- 52 garth A small enclosed yard or garden, especially one surrounded by a cloister or attached to a house.
- 53 gawk To stare at something openly and stupidly, often out of surprise or rudeness.
- 54 geo A narrow inlet or gully cut into a sea cliff, especially in Scotland.
- 55 get To come to have or receive something; to obtain.
- 56 geyser A hot spring that periodically shoots a column of water and steam into the air.
- 57 girth The measurement around something; its circumference.
- 58 glitter Tiny, shiny decorative particles, or a sparkling light.
- 59 gosling A young goose.
- 60 got Past tense and past participle of "get" — to have received, obtained, or acquired something.
- 61 Greenland A large, largely ice-covered self-governing territory of Denmark, located in North America.
- 62 Grimsby A large town and seaport in Lincolnshire, England; also a town in Ontario, Canada named after it.
- 63 grovel To lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
- 64 Gunn A Scottish surname derived from Old Norse.
- 65 gust A sudden, strong rush of wind.
- 66 Gustav A male given name of Germanic origin, historically a common name among Swedish royalty.
- 67 Haig A Scottish surname of Old Norse origin, notably borne by the British general Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig.
- 68 haze A thin layer of smoke, dust, or moisture in the air that slightly blurs visibility.
- 69 Hel In Norse mythology, the goddess who presides over the realm of those who died without dying in battle.
- 70 Helga A female given name of Scandinavian origin.
- 71 hug To wrap your arms around someone and hold them close, usually to show affection or comfort.
- 72 hunker To crouch or squat down close to the ground.
- 73 Iceland An island country in the North Atlantic, known for volcanoes, glaciers, and geothermal activity.
- 74 Igor A stock character depicting a hunched, loyal lab assistant to a mad scientist or vampire, popularized by horro...
- 75 ill Unwell or in poor health; sick.
- 76 Ivor A male given name of Old Norse origin.
- 77 jaded Tired of or unenthusiastic about something because of too much exposure to it.
- 78 jarl A nobleman or chieftain in medieval Scandinavia, ranking below a king.
- 79 keel The main structural beam running along the bottom of a ship's hull, from front to back.
- 80 knife A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.
- 81 Kraken A gigantic legendary sea monster, often pictured as an enormous octopus or squid capable of dragging ships und...
- 82 kringle A ring- or pretzel-shaped sweet pastry, often filled with fruit, nuts, or almond paste, associated with Scandi...
- 83 lait To search for or seek something (archaic or dialectal).
- 84 lemming A small rodent found in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, known for periodic dramatic population swings.
- 85 lift To raise something to a higher position.
- 86 loan A sum of money lent to someone on the understanding that it will be paid back, often with interest.
- 87 Loki In Norse mythology, the trickster god associated with mischief, chaos, and shapeshifting.
- 88 loon A diving water bird known for its haunting, wailing call, found in North America and northern Europe.
- 89 loose Not firmly attached, fixed, or fitting tightly.
- 90 low Close to the ground or to a base level; not high.
- 91 Lund A surname of Scandinavian or German origin, originally referring to someone who lived near a grove or small fo...
- 92 Lundy A small island in the Bristol Channel off the coast of Devon, England, known for its puffin colonies.
- 93 mara In Germanic and Scandinavian folklore, a demon or spirit believed to sit on a sleeper's chest and cause nightm...
- 94 McLeod A Scottish surname from Scottish Gaelic, the anglicised form of the Gaelic Mac Leòid
- 95 Midgard In Norse mythology, the realm of humans — the "middle world" positioned between the realm of the gods and the...
- 96 mistake An action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.
- 97 Munster The southernmost of the four traditional provinces of Ireland.
- 98 nay An old-fashioned or formal way to say "no."
- 99 oaf A clumsy, foolish, or unrefined person.
- 100 odd Strange, unusual, or not what you would expect.
- 101 OE A small island, especially in Scandinavian place names.
- 102 Olaf A masculine given name of Old Norse origin.
- 103 Oleg A masculine given name common among Slavic-speaking peoples, derived ultimately from a Norse name meaning "hol...
- 104 Olga A feminine given name common in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian, derived from a Norse word meaning "holy."
- 105 Osborne An English surname and given name of Germanic origin, also the name of several places including a former royal...
- 106 Oslo The capital and largest city of Norway, formerly called Christiania.
- 107 Osman A male given name, historically borne by the founder of the Ottoman Empire, Osman I.
- 108 Osmond A masculine given name and surname of Germanic origin, rare in modern English use.
- 109 prod To poke someone or something, usually with a finger or pointed object.
- 110 queasy Feeling sick to one's stomach, as if about to vomit.
- 111 raft A flat floating platform, often made of logs or planks lashed together, used to carry people or cargo on water...
- 112 Ragnarok In Norse mythology, the prophesied final battle in which the gods and their enemies destroy one another and th...
- 113 Rainey A surname of Irish origin, also used as a female given name.
- 114 raise To move or lift something to a higher position.
- 115 Randolph A male given name, and a surname, from the Germanic languages.
- 116 ransack To search a place thoroughly and roughly, often leaving it in disorder.
- 117 reef A ridge of rock, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the sea.
- 118 reindeer A large deer of Arctic and subarctic regions, known for its antlers and its role pulling sleighs.
- 119 Rolf To vomit (informal/slang).
- 120 Ronald A male given name of Germanic origin.
- 121 rowan A small deciduous tree with clusters of white flowers and bright orange-red berries, also called the mountain...
- 122 rump The hindquarters or buttocks of an animal or person.
- 123 rune A letter from an ancient Germanic alphabet, or more loosely, any mysterious or magical symbol.
- 124 Rus The medieval East Slavic state, centered around Kiev, founded by Scandinavian traders and warriors starting in...
- 125 sale The act of exchanging goods or services for money.
- 126 scales A device with two pans used to measure and compare weight.
- 127 scant Barely enough; in short supply.
- 128 Scarborough A coastal town in North Yorkshire, England.
- 129 scoot To move quickly, especially to leave in a hurry.
- 130 scrap A small leftover piece or fragment of something.
- 131 scuff To scrape or drag the feet while walking, or to scratch a surface by rubbing.
- 132 Selby A town in North Yorkshire, England.
- 133 Sigrid A feminine Scandinavian given name, meaning "beautiful victory."
- 134 ski One of a pair of long, narrow boards attached to boots for gliding over snow.
- 135 skid An uncontrolled sliding movement, as when a vehicle's wheels lose grip.
- 136 skill An ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice.
- 137 skirt A piece of clothing that hangs from the waist, covering the lower body.
- 138 skit A short comic performance, usually a few minutes long, with a single joke or situation at its centre — the kin...
- 139 sky The space above the earth where clouds, the sun, and stars appear.
- 140 slaughter The killing of animals for food.
- 141 sleight Skillful, quick trickery, especially in performing a deceptive feat with the hands.
- 142 sling To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
- 143 slouch To stand or sit with the shoulders and head drooping forward instead of upright.
- 144 sly Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
- 145 smithy A blacksmith's workshop; a forge.
- 146 snag An unexpected problem or obstacle.
- 147 snipe A long-billed wading bird found in marshes and wetlands.
- 148 spike A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
- 149 sprint A short race or burst of running at full speed.
- 150 spry Quick, nimble, and full of energy, especially for one's age.
- 151 squall A sudden, brief, and violent storm, often with strong winds and rain or snow.
- 152 stack A pile of things placed neatly one on top of another.
- 153 stagger To walk unsteadily, as if about to fall.
- 154 stain A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
- 155 steak A thick slice of meat, especially beef, cooked by grilling or frying.
- 156 swag Free promotional items or merchandise handed out at events, or casually, any collection of nice possessions.
- 157 swain A young man courting a woman, especially in an old-fashioned or poetic, rural setting.
- 158 swirl To move in a twisting, circular pattern.
- 159 tarn A small mountain lake, especially one formed in a hollow left by a glacier.
- 160 their Belonging to them.
- 161 Thora A female given name derived from Old Norse, based on the name of the god Thor.
- 162 thrift Careful, economical use of money; avoiding waste.
- 163 thrive To grow strong and healthy, or to flourish.
- 164 thrust A sudden strong push or lunge forward.
- 165 thwart To stop someone from succeeding at a plan; to block or frustrate it.
- 166 trig Short for trigonometry.
- 167 troll In folklore, a large, often ugly supernatural creature living in caves, hills, or under bridges.
- 168 trust Firm belief in the reliability or honesty of someone or something.
- 169 trusted Regarded as reliable and honest; relied upon with confidence.
- 170 tyke A small child, especially a lively or mischievous one.
- 171 Valhalla In Norse mythology, the great hall where warriors who died bravely in battle are said to feast for eternity.
- 172 valkyrie In Norse mythology, one of the female figures who choose which warriors die in battle and lead them to Valhall...
- 173 Viking A Scandinavian seafarer of the 8th to 11th centuries, especially one who raided or traded across Europe.
- 174 vole A small rodent, similar to a mouse but with a rounder body and shorter tail, common in fields and hedgerows.
- 175 wail To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
- 176 wand A slender rod held in the hand, especially one used by a magician or as a symbol of authority.
- 177 want To wish for or desire something.
- 178 whisk A kitchen tool made of looped wires, used to beat eggs, cream, or batter.
- 179 window An opening in a wall, usually fitted with glass, that lets in light and air.
- 180 wing One of the limbs a bird, insect, or aircraft uses to fly.
- 181 wrong Incorrect or not true.
- 182 yaw The rotation of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle from side to side around its vertical axis.
- 183 Yggdrasil In Norse mythology, the enormous ash tree believed to connect all nine worlds of the cosmos.