Animal Farm Vocabulary
The complete list of vocab words and their definitions for the book Animal Farm that were given by my English teacher for the test.
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- irrepressible
- incapable of being repressed or restrained; uncontrollable
- apathy
- absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or exitement
- pension
- a sum of money paid regularly as a retirement benefit or by way of patronage
- perpetual
- continuing or enduring forever; everlasting; continuing without interruption or intermission
- retinue
- the retainers or attendants accompanying a high-ranking person
- tyranny
- one absolute ruler of a government; abuse of authority
- pretext
- something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose or object; an excuse
- impending
- about to happen; imminent; threatening
- unanimous
- of one mind; in complete agreement; agreed
- countenance
- appearance; the look or expression of the face; calm; to approve, support, encourage
- obstinate
- stubbornly stuck to an opinion; not easily controlled or overcome
- filial
- noting or having the relation of a child to a parent
- solemn
- deeply earnest, serious, and sober; gravely impressive
- vivacious
- lively; animated
- indefatigable
- incapable of being tired out
- falter
- to hesitate or waver; to move unsteadily; stumble
- posthumous
- arising, occuring, continuing after one's death; born after the death of a father
- embolden
- to encourage; to make bold or courageous
- controversy
- a prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; argument concering a matter of opinion
- tumult
- a general outbreak, riot, uprising; uproar
- conciliatory
- regaining or trying to regain (friendship or goodwill) by pleasant behavior
- impromptu
- made or done without previous preparation; suddenly or hastily prepared, made, etc.
- shrewd
- keen; piercing; sharp in practical matters
- simultaneously
- at the same time
- cynical
- distrustful; selfish
- lurk
- to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush; to slink, steal
- ignominious
- discreditable; humiliating; marked by shame or disgrace
- capitulate
- to surrender; accept defeat
- inebriate
- to make drunk; intoxicate
- contemptuous
- showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful
- superannuated
- too old for use, work, service, or a position; retired for age
- crucial
- critical; extremely important
- preeminent
- superior; surpassing; outstanding