Animal Farm Vocab

Emnity

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

Vivacious

Attractively lively and animated

Benevolent

Kind and with positive intentions

Maxim

A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

Ignominious

Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

Posthumously

After the death of the originator

Seclusion

The state of being isolated from people

Pretext

A reason given in justification of a course of action that isn’t the real reason

Aloof

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Sordid

Dirty or involving ignoble actions and motives

Capitulate

Cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender

Incite

Encourage or stirring up (bad behavior)

Concilliatory

Intended or likely to placate or pacify

Taciturn

Reserved in speech; says little

Frugal

Sparing; with regard to money or food

Cynical

Believing people are selfish and dishonest. Often expecting the worst with a sneering attitude

Tyranny

Cruel and oppressive government rule

Eminent/preminent

Famous, respected, and distinguished in a particular field

Apathy

Lack of interest/enthusiasm

Obstinate

Stubbornly determined to do what they want and refuses to change their mind even when faced with evidence

Indefatigable

Persisting tirelessly

Tractable

Easy to control or influence

Ratify

Approve

Innovation

Process of creating/implementing new ideas that lead to progress and solutions to problems

Procure

Obtain with extreme care or effort

Articulate

Express ideas clearly and effectively

Repose

A state of rest, sleep, or tranquility

Imposing

Grand and impressive in appearance

Accord

Agreeement

Unscathed

No injury, damage, or harmed

Impending

About to happen; forthcoming

Censure

A middle pt. core, or hub

Diligent

Having or showing care and consciousness in one’s work or duties

Intimate

Involving very close connection

Malgnant

Very infectious

Morose

Bad tempered

Tumult

A state of uproar; usually caused by a violent uprising/riot

Collaborate

Work together to create or do something

Countenance

A person’s face or facial expression

Contemplate

Think/look for a long time