Animal Farm Vocab Flashcards
Ensconced
hide, tuck away
Laborious
requiring much work
Enmity
a feeling or condition of hostility (syn; dislike, malice)
Vivacious
lively; animated
Apathy
absence or suppression of passion (syn: dullness, disinterest)
Acute
sharp or severe in effect (syn: intense, sharp)
Parasitical
groveling or submissive
Cryptic
mysterious in meaning, puzzling
Indefatigable
incapable of being tired out
Tractable
easily managed or controlled
Ignominious
marked with disgrace (syn: shameful)
Impromptu
made or done without previous preparations
Canvass
poll, discuss issues (syn: consult)
Procured
to obtain; to get cared by
Eloquence
the practice or art of using language with fluency
Articulate
uttered in clear distinct syllables
Malignity
the state or character of being evil (syn: evil, hatred)
Capitulate
to surrender unconditionally (syn: concede, relent)
Countenance
appearance or impression especially of the face (syn: expression)
Treachery
violation of faith or trust
Retinue
a body of retainers in attendance upon an important personage (syn: band, crew)
Conciliatory
to overcome distrust or hostility (syn: calm, civil)
Demeanor
conduct, behavior
Morose
gloomily or sullenly ill humored (syn: cranky, glum)
Taciturn
inclined to silence (syn: aloof, curt)
Filial
benefitting son or daughter, having relation of child to parent (syn: fraternal, familial)
Eminent
high in station or rank (syn: esteemed, outstanding)
