Animal Farm Vocab Flashcards
Cynical
Bitterly mocking
Tyranny
Absolute power, esp. When used unjustly or cruelly
Falter
Waver in confidence; hesitate; fail
Pre-eminent
Outstanding
Vivacious
Lively; spirited
Apathy
Lack of interest or emotion
Obstinate
Stubbornly inflexible
Indefatigable
Untiring; tireless
Shrewd
Astute; clever
Perpetually
Continually
Irrepressible
Impossible to control or restrain
Ignominious
Disgraceful; shameful
Impromptu
Not rehearsed; at the spur of the moment
Posthumously
After one’s death
Pretext
Excuse
Crucial
Critical; of supreme importance
Controversies
Disputes
Emboldened
Encouraged; made brave
Capitulated
Gave up all resistance
Countenance
Facial expression
Lurking
Exist concealed or unsuspected
Tumult
Commotion
Retinue
Those accompanying a person of rank
Conciliatory
Showing good-will; peace-making
Impending
About to take place
Superannuated
Retired because of age or infirmity
Unanimously
In complete agreement
Solemnly
Seriously, deeply earnest
Contemptuously
Scornfully
Pension
Sum of money paid as a retirement benefit
Inebriates
Drunkards
Filial
Befitting a son or daughter
Simultaneously
Happening at the same time