English Vocab Animal Farm

benevolent (adj)

kind, good

enmity (n)

deep-seated, often mutual, hatred

ensconced (v)

settled (seated) securely or comfortably

expound (v)

explain further; elaborate

pre-eminent (adj.)

unsurpassed

reproach (v)

to express disapproval of, or 

criticize

parasitical(adj.)

exploitive of others

capitulate (v)

To surrender on conditions; to give

in

maxim(n)

rule of conduct/belief

ignominious (adj)

shameful, humiliating

retribution (n)

To seek

revenge or compensation

impend (v)

About to

occur

aloof(adj.)

to be emotionally distant

impromptu(adj.)

unrehearsed

lamentation(n)

feelings of sorrow, mourning

Proletariat

Working class of people (Boxer)