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Animal Farm 1
Chapters 1-3 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Scullery | small room where the dirty work in a kitchen is done |
Ensconce | establish or settle in a safe, comfortable, or secret place |
Benevolent | wishing or intending to promote the happiness of others |
Mincing | to cut or chop into very small pieces |
Cynical | doubting the sincerity and goodness of others |
Steadiness | the quality of remaining fixed; stable in position |
Vivacious | vigorous and animated; lively, spirited |
Nimble | active and sure footed; moving quickly and lightly |
Gambol | running and jumping around at play; play boisterously |
Ecstasy | an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement |
Apathy | lack of interest or desire for activity |
Elementary | of or being the essential or basic part; straightforward and uncomplicated |
Implement | a useful article of equipment |
Parasitical | living off another |
Acute | sharp or severe in effect |
Doled | gave in small quantities |
Shirk | avoid or getting out of work or a duty |
Obstinate | not giving in; stubborn |
Maxim | a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct |
Cryptic | having a hidden message |