Vocab Terms - Animal Farm

enmity

The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

vivacious

Full of life and energy; lively.

benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly.

maxim

A general truth, principle, or rule of conduct, often expressed as a short, memorable saying.

ignominious

Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

posthumously

occurring or awarded after the death of the originator.

seclusion

The state of being private and away from other people, often for rest or solitude.

pretext

A reason given for an action that is not the actual reason, often a deceptive excuse.

aloof

emotionally detached or indifferent; distant in attitude

sordid

involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

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

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

frugal

sparing or economically with regard to food or money

cynical

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

tyranny

cruel and oppressive government or rule.

eminent/preeminent

eminent: (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

preeminent: 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.

articulate

(of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

repose

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.

imposing

grand and impressive in appearance.

accord

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

malevolent.

morose

gloomy, bad-tempered, and uncommunicative.

tumult

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

collaborate

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