Animal Farm Ch. 7 and 8 Vocab

A comprehensive glossary of vocabulary from Animal Farm, including definitions for each term.

Drastically

In an extreme or sudden way.

Emboldened

Given courage or confidence to act.

Capitulated

Surrendered or gave in after resistance.

Distinctly

Clearly or noticeably.

Pervading

Spreading through or being present throughout.

Stupefied

Shocked or astonished to the point of being unable to think.

Formulate

To create or develop something carefully and systematically.

Categorically

Absolutely; without any doubt or exception.

Frisking

Moving or jumping about playfully.

Countenance

A person’s face or facial expression.

Tumult

A loud, confused noise, often caused by a crowd.

Incited

Stirred up or encouraged to take action.

Treachery

Betrayal of trust; deceit.

Meddle

To interfere in someone else’s affairs.

Inhabited

Lived in or occupied.

Surmounted

Overcame a difficulty or obstacle.

Skulking

Moving secretly, trying to avoid being seen.

Lest

For fear that something should happen.

Magistrates

Local officials who administer the law.

Scoundrels

Dishonest or untrustworthy people.

Bewilderment

A state of confusion or puzzlement.

Censured

Formally criticized or condemned.

Pensioner

A person who receives a pension, often from previous service.

Ecstasies

States of overwhelming joy or delight.

Conciliatory

Intended to make peace or reduce anger.

Sallied

Set out quickly or suddenly, often for an attack or adventure.

Forgeries

Fakes or copies made to deceive.

Contrived

Artificially created; not natural or spontaneous.

Lamentation

Expression of deep sorrow or grief.

Dejectedly

In a sad or depressed way.

Hullabaloo

A noisy commotion or fuss.