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Animal Farm 9-10
Term | Definition |
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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. |