Animal Farm Chapters 1-5 Vocabulary

ensconce

establish firmly in a position

vivacious

lively, sprightly, full of energy

expound

to explain in detail; to clarify

gambol

to jump or skip about playfully

grudging

unwilling; reluctant; stingy

obstinate

stubborn; unyielding

cryptic

mysterious

indefatigable

Persisting tirelessly; untiring

maxim

a general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying

tractable

easily managed or controlled

contemptible

deserving contempt; despicable

ignominious

shameful

impromptu

without preparation, offhand, suddenly or hastily done

posthumously

after one's death

disinter

unearth

arable

suitable for growing crops

repose

peace of mind, calmness

malign

evil or harmful in nature or influence

indignation

anger as a result of something unjust

restive

impatient, uneasy, or restless