Animal Farm Vocab

enmity

A feeling of strong hostility or hatred between individuals or groups.

vivacious

Full of life and energy, lively and animated.

benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly.

maxim

A general principle or rule of conduct that serves as a guideline for behavior.

ignominous

Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

posthumously

after the death of the oringinator

seclusion

the state of being private and away from other people.

pretext

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

aloof

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

sordid

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

capitulate

cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.

incite

encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).

conciliatory

intended or likely to placate or pacify

taciturn

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

frugal

sparing or economical with regard to money or food; simple and plain; costing little

cynical

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

2.concerned only with one's own interests and typically disregarding accepted or appropriate standards in order to achieve them.

tyranny

cruel and oppressive government or rule.

eminent/preeminent

(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession/ 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

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.

tractable

(of a person) easy to control or influence.

ratify

sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.

innovation

the action or process of innovating.

procure

obtain (something), especially with care or effort./ persuade or cause (someone) to do something.

articulate

(of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently./ express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently.

repose

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.

imposing

grand and impressive in appearance.

accord

an official agreement or treaty./ give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).

unscathed

without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

impending

(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.

censure

express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

diligent

having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

intimate

to let somebody know what you think or mean

malignant

(of a disease) very virulent or infectious/ malevolent

morose

gloomy, bad-tempered, and uncommunicative.

tumult

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

callaborate

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

countenance

a person's face or facial expression

contemplate

look thoughtfully for a long time at./ think thoroughly