Animal Farm Ch 5-6 Vocab

Manifestly

ADVERB

Clearly or obviously; in a way that is easy to see

S: clearly, obviously

A: secretly, obscurely

Napoleon’s betrayal of Snowball was manifestly clear when the dogs ran Snowball off the farm.

Sordid

ADJ

Dirty, morally shameful, or involving immoral actions

S: filthy, disgraceful

A: honorable, clean

The pigs’ sordid control of the food rations showed how corrupt they were.

Canvas

VERB

To discuss or examine thoroughly; to seek opinions

S: debate, examine

A: ignore, overlook

Snowball tried to canvas the animals about the windmill and its benefits.

Advocate

VERB

To publicly support or recommend an idea

S: support, promote

A: oppose, reject

Snowball continued to advocate for the windmill as a way to reduce the animals’ workload.

Aloof

ADJ

Distant or emotionally uninvolved

S: detached, distant

A: friendly, involved

Napoleon was aloof during meetings and ignored Snowball’s arguments.

Repose

NOUN

Rest or sleep; a state of calm

S: rest, relaxation

A: agitation, activity

The animals dreamed of repose because they thought the windmill would make life easier.

Assemble

VERB

To gather together in one place

S: gather, convene

A: disperse, separate

The animals would assemble every Sunday, though the meetings soon lost their meaning.

Indignation

NOUN

Anger caused by unfair or unjust treatment

S: outrage, resentment

A: approval, satisfaction

The animals felt indignation when Napoleon changed the rules to benefit the pigs.

Restive

ADJ

Impatient, uneasy, or difficult to control

S: restless, uneasy

A: calm, content

The animals became restive when they were forced to work longer hours on the windmill.