Animal Farm Chapters 1-5 Vocabulary

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ensconce

establish firmly in a position

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vivacious

lively, sprightly, full of energy

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expound

to explain in detail; to clarify

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gambol

to jump or skip about playfully

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grudging

unwilling; reluctant; stingy

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obstinate

stubborn; unyielding

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cryptic

mysterious

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indefatigable

Persisting tirelessly; untiring

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maxim

a general truth or rule of conduct; a short saying

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tractable

easily managed or controlled

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contemptible

deserving contempt; despicable

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ignominious

shameful

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impromptu

without preparation, offhand, suddenly or hastily done

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posthumously

after one's death

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disinter

unearth

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arable

suitable for growing crops

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repose

peace of mind, calmness

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malign

evil or harmful in nature or influence

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indignation

anger as a result of something unjust

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restive

impatient, uneasy, or restless

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