Animal Farm vocab

Question 1

benevolent

Answer 1

(adjective)well meaning and kindly

Question 2

cynical

Answer 2

(adjective) believing that people are motivated by self- interest distrusting of human sincerity or integrity

Question 3

ensconced

Answer 3

(adjective) establish or settled in a comfortable, safe, or secret place

Question 4

preliminary

Answer 4

(adjective) denoting an action of event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important

Question 5

tyranny

Answer 5

cruel and oppressive government or rule

Question 6

apathy

Answer 6

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Question 7

nimble

Answer 7

quick and light in movement or action; agile

Question 8

predominant

Answer 8

present as the strongest or main element

Question 9

unanimous

Answer 9

fully in agreement by everyone involved

Question 10

vivacious

Answer 10

attractively lively and animated

Question 11

humble

Answer 11

having or showing modest or low estimate of one’s own importance

Question 12

indefatigable

Answer 12

persisting tirelessly

Question 13

maxim

Answer 13

a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

Question 14

obstinate

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stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so

Question 15

principle

Answer 15

a fundamental truth or poposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning

Question 16

contemptible

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deserving contempt; despicable

Question 17

ignominious

Answer 17

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

Question 18

injustice

Answer 18

lack of fairness or justice

Question 19

irrepressible

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not able to be controlled or restrained

Question 20

shrewd

Answer 20

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Question 21

liable

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responsible by law; legally answerable

Question 22

primitive

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relating to an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something

Question 23

ratified

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confirmed by formal or authoritative consent or approval

Question 24

restive

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impatient of control, restraint or delay as persons; restless; uneasy.

Question 25

sordid

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dirty or filthy; squalid; wretchedly poor and run down

Question 26

accentuate

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to give emphasis or prominence to

Question 27

indignation

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strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger

Question 28

procured

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to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means

Question 29

repose

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the state of self resting or being at rest

Question 30

timid

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lacking itself-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed, timorous; shy

Question 31

categorically

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without exception; unconditionally;absolutely

Question 32

contrary`

Answer 32

opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed