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9th Animal Farm Vocab Flashcards

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Tyranny

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N. Cruel or unjust use of power

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Laborious

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Adj. Requiring much work

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Enmity

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N. Hostility; hatred

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Cynical

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Adj. Pessimistic

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Dissentient

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Adj. One who disagrees

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Vivacious

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Adj. Lively; animated

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Apathy

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N. Lack of interest in or desire for activity; indifference

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Gambol

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V. To skip about in play

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Preeminent

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Adj. Outstanding

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Implement

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N. A useful article or equipment; tool

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Acute

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Adj. Sharp; intense

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Parasitical

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Adj. Like a parasite (gaining benefits from the host it injures)

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Cryptic

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Adj. Intended to be mysterious or obscure

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Indefatigible

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Adj. Untiring

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Literate

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Adj. Able to read or right

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Vengeance

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N. Punishment in return for a wrong; revenge

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Ignominious

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Adj. Shameful; dishonorable

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Impromptu

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Adj. Without previous thought or preparation

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Unanimous

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Adj. In complete agreement

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Mechanical

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Adj. Made or worked by machinery

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Eloquence

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N. The art of using language so as to stir emotion/feelings

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Articulate

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Adj. Able to express one’s self clearly

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Extravagant

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Adj. Spending carelessly; lavishly

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Malignity

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N. An example of evil behavior

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Categorial

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Adj. Without conditions or qualifications

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Treachery

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N. A breaking of faith; deceit

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Retinue

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N. Attendants or followers

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Conciliatory

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Adj. Tending to win over; soothe or reconcile

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Contemptible

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Adj. Deserving contempt or scorn

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Lamentation

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N. Loud grief; cries of sorrow

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Decree

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N. Something ordered or settled by authority

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Pension

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N. A fixed sum of money paid at regular intervals

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Superannuated

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Adj. Too old for work or service

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Morose

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Adj. Gloomy, sullen

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Taciturn

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Adj. Not inclined to talking; reserved

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Eminent

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Adj. High in station, rank, or repute; prominent; distinguished

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