Animal Farm Vocabulary Terms

alter

to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify.

anarchy

a state of lawlessness or political disorder due to the absence of governmental authority.

bleat

to make the natural cry of a sheep or goat; to talk complainingly or with a whine.

despair

utter loss of hope.

formulate

to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically; to devise or develop, as a method, system, etc.

implement

to take steps to put into practice.

laborious

involving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort.

obstinate

stubbornly holding to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

preeminent

Hhaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance; outstanding, supreme.

prosperity

the condition of being successful or thriving.

ration

a good allowance for one day.

toil

to work hard and long; to proceed with laborious effort.

unalterable

not capable of being altered, changed, or modified.

benevolent

characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings; desiring to help others; charitable.

enmity

a feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism.