Vocab Animal Farm

Benevolent

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding

Cynical

believing the worst of human nature and motives

enmity

a state of deep-seated ill-will

ensconce

fix firmly

lurch

move suddenly or as if unable to control one’s movements

scullery

a small room next to the kitchen for household jobs

tread

put down, place, or press the foot

prophecy

a prediction uttered under divine inspiration

posthumously

after death

impromptu

with little or no preparation or forethought

ignominious

deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

comtemptible

deserving of scorn or disrespect

confer

present

alight

settle of come to rest

disciple

one who believes and helps spread the doctrine of another

caper

a playful leap or hop

expound

add details to clarify an idea

gambol

play or run boisterously

cryptic

having a secret or hidden meaning

obstinate

marked by a tenacious unwillingness to yield

resolution

a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner

implement

a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose

maxim

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits