animal farm vocab

Question 1

benevolent

Answer 1

well meaning and kindly

Question 2

cynical

Answer 2

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity

Question 3

laborious

Answer 3

requiring considerable effort and time

Question 4

tyranny

Answer 4

cruel and oppressive government or rule

Question 5

falter

Answer 5

start to lose strength or momentum

Question 6

prosperity

Answer 6

the state of being prosperous or wealthy

Question 7

enmity

Answer 7

the state of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

Question 8

preeminent

Answer 8

surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.

Question 9

expounded

Answer 9

present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.

Question 10

parasitic

Answer 10

living as a parasite

Question 11

obstinate

Answer 11

stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action

Question 12

cunning

Answer 12

having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or avoidance

Question 13

indefatigable

Answer 13

persisting tirelessly

Question 14

adjoined

Answer 14

be next to and joined with

Question 15

perpetually

Answer 15

in a way that never ends or changes

Question 16

distorted

Answer 16

pulled or twisted out of shape; contorted

Question 17

contemptible

Answer 17

deserving contempt; despicable

Question 18

vengeance

Answer 18

punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong

Question 19

ignominious

Answer 19

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

Question 20

posthumously

Answer 20

after the death of the originator.

Question 21

procured

Answer 21

obtain (something), especially with care or effort.