Animal Farm vocab chpt 7&8

ration

A fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, especially in times of war.

embolden

Having or showing boldness or courage; made confident or daring.

thwart

To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to hinder or obstruct.

decree

An official order issued by a legal authority.

capitulate

To surrender or cease resisting, often after negotiation.

duly

In a proper or appropriate manner; as expected.

pervade

To spread throughout all parts of something; to be present everywhere.

categorical

Absolute and unqualified; without exceptions or conditions.

frisk

To search someone for concealed items by patting down their clothing.

countenance

A person's face or facial expression; support or approval.

secrete

To produce and discharge a substance; to conceal or hide.

gild

To cover thinly with gold; to give a superficially attractive appearance.

retinue

A group of advisors, assistants, or others accompanying an important person.

skulk

To keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive.

machination

A scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish some usually evil end.

gander

An informal term for a look or glance.

privy

Sharing in the knowledge of something secret or private; aware of hidden information.

censure

To express severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement.

beatific

Blissfully happy; exhibiting or producing joy and serenity.

sentinel

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

conciliatory

avoid conflict

wistful

Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

impart

To make (information) known; to communicate.

lamentation

The passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.

contrive

To create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice; to devise a plan.