Animal Farm Vocab

enmity

deep hatred or hostility

vivacious

attractively lively or animated

benevolent

well-meaning and kindly; showing goodwill towards others.

maxim

a general truth or rule of conduct, often expressed as a proverb or saying.

ignominious

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

posthumously

after death

seclusion

the state of being private and away from others, often for reflection or solitude.

pretext

a false reason used to hide the real one

aloof

distant or uninterested

sordid

dirty, immoral, or unpleasant

capitulate

to give up or surrender

incite

to encourage or stir up action

conciliatory

meant to calm conflict or restore peace

taciturn

quiet'; not talkative

frugal

careful with money or resources

cynical

distrustful of others’ motives

tyranny

cruel or unfair use of power

eminent/preeminent

famous or respected; superior to others

apathy

lack of interest or concern

obstinate

stubborn; unwilling to change

indefatigable

unable to be tired; very persistent

tractable

easy to control or influence

ratify

to approve or make official

innovation

a new idea or method

procure

to obtain or get

articulate

able to express ideas clearly

repose

rest or calmness

imposing

impressive or commanding attention

accord

agreement or harmony

unscathed

unharmed; not injured

impending

about to happen

censure

to strongly criticize or blame

diligent

hardworking and careful

intimate (v.)

to suggest or hint

malignant

harmful or intending evil

morose

gloomy or bad-tempered

tumult

loud confusion or disorder

collaborate

to work together

countenance

facial expression or approval

contemplate

to think deeply about something