Animal Farm Vocabulary List #1 Flashcards by Florence Ou | Brainscape

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Indefatigable

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Definition: Persisting tirelessly

Synonym: Tireless

Antonym: Feeble

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Benevolent

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Definition: Marked by good

Synonym: Good-hearted

Antonym: Unkind

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Cynical

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Definition: Distrustful of human nature

Synonym: Skeptical

Antonym: Trusting

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Posthumously

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Definition: An award given after death

Synonym: Postmortime

Antonym: Antimortime

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Enmity

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Definition: Hatred towards someone

Synonym: Loathing

Antonym: Friendly

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Vivacious

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Definition: Lively, animated, and/or spirited

Synonym: Upbeat

Antonym: Dispirited

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Sordid

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Definition: Selfish or dirty

Synonym: Corrupt, filthy

Antonym: Kind, clean

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Seclusion

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Definition: To isolate

Synonym: Separate

Antonym: Unite

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Maxim

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Definition: Mini-statement or a general truth

Synonym: Motto, moral

Antonym: Meaningless

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Incite

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Definition: Encouraged; to stir up or encourage bad behavior

Synonym: Encourage

Antonym: Discourage

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Apathy

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Definition: Lack of interest, feeling, or emotion

Synonym: Unconcerned

Antonym: Enthusiasm

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Obstinate

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Definition: Refusing to change

Synonym: Stubborn

Antonym: Agreeable

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Frugal

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Definition: Conservative spending

Synonym: Cheap

Antonym: Wasteful

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Aloof

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Definition: Unfriendly and distant

Synonym: Unattached

Antonym: Sociable

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Pretext

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Definition: To make an excuse

Synonym: Excuse

Antonym: Truthful

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Eminent

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Definition: Standing above others

Synonym: Prestigious

Antonym: Ordinary

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Tyrant

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Definition: A ruler that abuses power

Synonym: Dictator

Antonym: Follower

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Ignominious

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Definition: Causing public shame

Synonym: Humiliating

Antonym: Respectful

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Capitulate

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Definition: To surrender unconditionally

Synonym: Surrender

Antonym: Defend

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Taciturn

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Definition: Reserved or shy

Synonym: Quiet

Antonym: Talkative