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Animal Farm 9-10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| complicity | the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing. |
| interment | the burial of a corpse in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites. |
| knacker | a person whose business is the disposal of dead or unwanted animals, especially those whose flesh is not fit for human consumption. |
| piebald | (of a horse) having irregular patches of two colors, typically black and white. |
| poultices | a soft, moist mass of material, typically of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth. |
| superannuated | (of a position or employee) belonging to a superannuation plan. |
| tureen | a deep covered dish from which soup is served. |
| wafted | pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air. |
| denounced | publicly declare to be wrong or evil. |
| filial | of or due from a son or daughter. |
| frugally | sparing or economical with regard to money or food. |
| invariably | in every case or on every occasion; always. |
| morose | sullen and ill-tempered. |
| rheumy | (especially of the eyes) full of rheum; watery. |
| taciturn | (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. |
| witticism | a witty remark. |