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Animal Farm Vocab
Study Guide
Term | Definition |
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ensconced | settled comfortably |
laborious | requiring much work |
enmity | hatred |
vivacious | lively |
apathy | lack of interest, indifferent |
acute | sharp, intense |
parasitical | living/relying on others |
cryptic | secret/mysterious |
indefatigable | tireless |
tractable | easily managed/guided |
ignominious | disgraceful, shameful |
impromptu | done without preparation |
canvass | to go asking for votes |
procured | obtained through care or effort |
eloquence | power to win through speaking |
articulate | to put thoughts into words easily and clearly |
malignity | malice, extremely hated |
capitulate | surrender under certain terms |
countenance | expressions on the face |
treachery | deceit, betrayal |
retinue | a group of attendants or servants |
conciliatory | soothe, reconcile |
taciturn | speaking very little |
eminent | outstanding, distinguishing |
demeanor | way a person looks and acts |