Animal Farm Flashcards

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esconced

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to settle (oneself) securely or comfortably

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scullery

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a small room adjoining a kitchen, in which dish washing and other kitchen chores are done

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paddock

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a fenced area, usually near a stable. used chiefly for grazing horses.

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pre-eminent

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superior to or notable above all others; outstanding

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apathy

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lack of interest or concern, especially in matters or general importance or appeal; indifference

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gamboled

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to leap about playfully; frolic

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frothing

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made of, covered with, or resembling froth; foamy

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tractable

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easily managed or controlled; governable

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impromptu

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prompted by the occasion rather than being planned in advance

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ignominias

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marked by shame or disgrace

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posthumous

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occurring or continuing after one’s death

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pretext

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an ostensible or professed purpose; an excuse

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blithely

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carefree and light hearted

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deputation

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a person or group appointed to represent another or others, a delegation

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demeanor

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the way in which a person behaves; deportment

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sordid

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filthy or dirty; foul

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arable

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land fit to be cultivated

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disinterred

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to dig up or remove from a grave or tomb; exhume

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infanticide

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the act of killing an infant

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broker

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one that acts as an agent for others, as in negotiating contracts, purchases, or sales in return for a fee or commission