Animal Farm vocab chpt 7&8

  1. ration (noun): A fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, especially in times of war.

  2. embolden (adjective): Having or showing boldness or courage; made confident or daring.

  3. thwart (verb): To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to hinder or obstruct.

  4. decree (noun): An official order issued by a legal authority.

  5. capitulate (verb): To surrender or cease resisting, often after negotiation.

  6. duly (adverb): In a proper or appropriate manner; as expected.

  7. pervade (verb): To spread throughout all parts of something; to be present everywhere.

  8. categorical (adjective): Absolute and unqualified; without exceptions or conditions.

  9. frisk (verb): To search someone for concealed items by patting down their clothing.

  10. countenance (noun): A person's face or facial expression; support or approval.

  11. secrete (verb): To produce and discharge a substance; to conceal or hide.

  12. gild (verb): To cover thinly with gold; to give a superficially attractive appearance.

  13. retinue (noun): A group of advisors, assistants, or others accompanying an important person.

  14. skulk (verb): To keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive.

  15. machination (noun): A scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish some usually evil end.

  16. gander (noun): An informal term for a look or glance.

  17. privy (adjective): Sharing in the knowledge of something secret or private; aware of hidden information.

  18. censure (verb): To express severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement.

  19. beatific (adjective [used in the sentence below as an adverb]): Blissfully happy; exhibiting or producing joy and serenity.

  20. sentinel (noun): A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

  21. conciliatory (adjective): Intended to placate or pacify; showing willingness to reconcile.

  22. wistful (adjective): Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

  23. impart (verb): To make (information) known; to communicate.

  24. lamentation (noun): The passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping.

  25. contrive (verb): To create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice; to devise a plan.