Animal Farm Vocabulary 22

Question 1

preeminent

Answer 1

adj - special, surpassing all others, distinguished in some specific way

Question 2

expounded

Answer 2

(v) to present and explain something

Question 3

superannuated

Answer 3

(adj) obsolete or old-fashioned; prosaic

Question 4

spinney

Answer 4

(n) a small area with trees and bushes; a mini forest

Question 5

maxim

Answer 5

(n) adage; aphorism; motto; or slogan

Question 6

unalterable

Answer 6

(adj) not able to be changed or morphed

Question 7

tureen

Answer 7

(n) a deep covered dish from which soup is served

Question 8

shirk

Answer 8

(v) to avoid or neglect like a duty,

Question 9

decree

Answer 9

(n) official order, mandate, decree, commandment, or martial law

Question 10

capitulate

Answer 10

(v) stop resisting or surrender

Question 11

witticism

Answer 11

(n) an intelligent but sarcastic remark or answer, a play with words; pun

Question 12

nestle

Answer 12

(v) to ensconce next to something; settle comfortably within or against something

Question 13

grudging

Answer 13

(adj) granted but resentfully

Question 14

unscathed

Answer 14

(adj) without injury or damage

Question 15

poultice

Answer 15

(n) ointment, slave, cream, or moisturizer

Question 16

topple

Answer 16

(v) become unbalanced and fall

Question 17

reaper

Answer 17

(n) a person or machine that harvest crop

Question 18

taciturn

Answer 18

(adj) reticent or uncommunicative

Question 19

restrictive

Answer 19

(adj) a fidgety person who cannot be kept still or silent and is increasingly difficult to control

Question 20

skulk

Answer 20

(v) sneak or keep out of sight with a sinister or cowardly motive