Animal Farm Vocab

enmity

the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

vivacious

attractively lively and animated

benevolent

kind and with positive intentions

maxim

a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

ignominious

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

posthumously

after the death of the originator

seclusion

the state of being private and away from other people

pretext

a reason given in justification of a course or action that is not the real reason

aloof

conspicuously uninvolved and uninterested, typically through distaste

sordid

involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt OR dirty or squalid

capitulate

cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender

incite

encourage or stir up

conciliatory

intended or likely to placate or pacify

taciturn

reserved or uncommunicative speech; saying little

frugal

sparing or economical with regard to money or food

cynical

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity

tyranny

cruel and oppressive government or rule

eminent

famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

preeminent

surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way

apathy

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

obstinate

stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so

indefatigable

persisting tirelessly

tractable

easy to control or influence

ratify

sign or give formal consent to, making it officially valid

innovation

the action or process of introducing new methods, ideas, or products

procure

obtain, especially with care or effort

articulate

having or showing the ability to speak fluently and cohertly

repose

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility

imposing

grand and impressive in appearance

accord

agreement or harmony

unscathed

without suffering, injury, damage, or harm

impending

about to happen, forthcoming

censure

express severe disapproval, especially in a formal statement

diligent

having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties

intimate

state or make known

malignant

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

morose

gloomy, bad-tempered, and uncommunicative

tumult

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

collaborate

work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something

countenance

a person’s face or facial expression

contemplate

think about