Animal Farm Vocabulary Flashcards (Chapters 1-6)

Vocabulary flashcards covering chapters 1 through 6 of Animal Farm with definitions and parts of speech directly from the study guide.

Ensconce

(verb) Fix firmly

Benevolent

(adjective) Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

Brood

(verb / noun) Verb: Hang over, as if something threatening, dark, or menacing. Noun: The young of an animal cared for at one time

Prosperity

(noun) The condition of prospering; having a good fortune

Enmity

(noun) A state of deep-seated ill will; the feeling of a hostile person

Vivacious

(adjective) Vigorous and animated

Expound

(verb) Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

Apathy

(noun) An absence of emotion or enthusiasm

Caper

(noun) A playful leap or hop; light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

Knoll

(noun) A small natural hill

Toil

(verb) Work Hard

Chaff

(noun) Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

Indefatigable

(adjective) Showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

Maxim

(noun) A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

Tractable

(adjective) Easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)

Contempt

(noun) Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Ambush

(noun) The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

Ignominious

(adjective) (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

Exploit

(verb) Use or manipulate to one's advantage

Impromptu

(adjective / adverb) Adj: With little or no preparation or forethought. Adverb: Without advance preparation

Posthumously

(adverb) After death

Pretext

(noun) Something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

Blithely

(adverb) In a joyous manner