Animal Farm Vocab Ch 1-2

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ADJECTIVE

Occurring at an earlier time; existing before a particular event or condition

S: prior & antecedent

A: Subsequent & Succeeding

In Animal Farm, the animals reflect on their previous suffering under Mr. Jones’s rule.

Exhibit

VERB

To present or reveal a quality, behavior, or evidence clearly

S: Demonstrate & Manifest

A: Conceal & Suppress

Old Major exhibits wisdom and authority during the assembly in Chapter 1.

Devote

VERB

To commit oneself or one’s resources entirely to a particular purpose

S: Consecrate; Dedicate

A: Withhold; Abandon

The animals devote their loyalty to the ideals of rebellion after Old Major’s speech.

Enmity

NOUN

A state of intense hostility or deep-seated hatred

S: Antagonism; Hostility

A: Amity; Concord

Years of neglect create lasting enmity between the animals and the humans.

Vivacious

ADJ

Possessing a lively and animated spirit

S: Exuberant; Animated

A: Lethargic; Apathetic

The animals grow vivacious as they unite in song after the meeting.

Expound

VERB

To explain or analyze an idea thoroughly and systematically

S: Elucidate; Clarify

A: Obscure; Confound

Old Major expounds his vision of a society free from human control.

Defend

VERB
To protect or uphold against opposition or attack

S: Safeguard; Shield

A: Undermine; Jeopardize

The animals prepare to defend their freedom once the rebellion begins.

Resolution

NOUN

A firm and deliberate decision to act or believe in a certain way

S: Resolve; Determination

A: Vacillation; Hesitation

The meeting ends with a strong resolution to overthrow human rule.