Animal Farm Vocab

Question 1

Cynical

Answer 1

Bitterly mocking

Question 2

Tyranny

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Absolute power, esp. When used unjustly or cruelly

Question 3

Falter

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Waver in confidence; hesitate; fail

Question 4

Pre-eminent

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Outstanding

Question 5

Vivacious

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Lively; spirited

Question 6

Apathy

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Lack of interest or emotion

Question 7

Obstinate

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Stubbornly inflexible

Question 8

Indefatigable

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Untiring; tireless

Question 9

Shrewd

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Astute; clever

Question 10

Perpetually

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Continually

Question 11

Irrepressible

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Impossible to control or restrain

Question 12

Ignominious

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Disgraceful; shameful

Question 13

Impromptu

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Not rehearsed; at the spur of the moment

Question 14

Posthumously

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After one’s death

Question 15

Pretext

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Excuse

Question 16

Crucial

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Critical; of supreme importance

Question 17

Controversies

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Disputes

Question 18

Emboldened

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Encouraged; made brave

Question 19

Capitulated

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Gave up all resistance

Question 20

Countenance

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Facial expression

Question 21

Lurking

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Exist concealed or unsuspected

Question 22

Tumult

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Commotion

Question 23

Retinue

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Those accompanying a person of rank

Question 24

Conciliatory

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Showing good-will; peace-making

Question 25

Impending

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About to take place

Question 26

Superannuated

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Retired because of age or infirmity

Question 27

Unanimously

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In complete agreement

Question 28

Solemnly

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Seriously, deeply earnest

Question 29

Contemptuously

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Scornfully

Question 30

Pension

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Sum of money paid as a retirement benefit

Question 31

Inebriates

Answer 31

Drunkards

Question 32

Filial

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Befitting a son or daughter

Question 33

Simultaneously

Answer 33

Happening at the same time