Animal Farm Flashcards
esconced
to settle (oneself) securely or comfortably
scullery
a small room adjoining a kitchen, in which dish washing and other kitchen chores are done
paddock
a fenced area, usually near a stable. used chiefly for grazing horses.
pre-eminent
superior to or notable above all others; outstanding
apathy
lack of interest or concern, especially in matters or general importance or appeal; indifference
gamboled
to leap about playfully; frolic
frothing
made of, covered with, or resembling froth; foamy
tractable
easily managed or controlled; governable
impromptu
prompted by the occasion rather than being planned in advance
ignominias
marked by shame or disgrace
posthumous
occurring or continuing after one’s death
pretext
an ostensible or professed purpose; an excuse
blithely
carefree and light hearted
deputation
a person or group appointed to represent another or others, a delegation
demeanor
the way in which a person behaves; deportment