Animal Farm Vocab Study Guide 9/11/14 Flashcards
- believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
- concerned only with one’s own interests and typically disregarding accepted or appropriate standards in order to achieve them.
cynical
cruel and oppressive government or rule
tyranny
(especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated.
vivacious
(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
indefatigable
- continuing or enduring forever; everlasting.
- lasting an indefinitely long time
- continuing or continued without intermission or interruption; ceaseless
perpetually
- having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
2. (especially of weather) piercingly cold.
shrewd
- continuing or enduring forever; everlasting.
- lasting an indefinitely long time
- continuing or continued without intermission or interruption; ceaseless
perpetually
deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
ignominious
- arising, occurring, or continuing after one’s death
posthumously
give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way. verb
embolden
cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender. verb
capitulated
a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person. noun
retinue
intended or likely to placate or pacify. adj
conciliatory
(of a position or employee) belonging to a superannuation plan. adj
obsolete through age or new technological or intellectual developments. adj
old fashion adj
superannuated
without opposition; with the agreement of all people involved. adv
unanimously
