Animal Farm Ch 7-10 8/26/14 Flashcards
give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way. verb
embolden
cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender. verb
capitulated
- a person’s face or facial expression. noun
- support. noun
- admit as acceptable or possible. verb
countenance
- a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
- confusion or disorder.
tumult
a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person. noun
retinue
intended or likely to placate or pacify. adj
conciliatory
be about to happen. verb
(of something bad) loom. verb
impending
(of a position or employee) belonging to a superannuation plan. adj
obsolete through age or new technological or intellectual developments. adj
old fashion adj
superannuated
without opposition; with the agreement of all people involved. adv
unanimously
- grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone adj
serious or earnest adj
solemnly
showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful. adj
contemptuously
punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved. noun
retribution
make (someone) drunk; intoxicate. adj
a drunkard. noun
drunk; intoxicated. adj
inebriate
of or due from a son or daughter. adj
offspring related adj
filial
at the same time. adv
simultaneously