Animal Farm Vocabulary List #1 Flashcards
Indefatigable
Definition: Persisting tirelessly
Synonym: Tireless
Antonym: Feeble
Benevolent
Definition: Marked by good
Synonym: Good-hearted
Antonym: Unkind
Cynical
Definition: Distrustful of human nature
Synonym: Skeptical
Antonym: Trusting
Posthumously
Definition: An award given after death
Synonym: Postmortime
Antonym: Antimortime
Enmity
Definition: Hatred towards someone
Synonym: Loathing
Antonym: Friendly
Vivacious
Definition: Lively, animated, and/or spirited
Synonym: Upbeat
Antonym: Dispirited
Sordid
Definition: Selfish or dirty
Synonym: Corrupt, filthy
Antonym: Kind, clean
Seclusion
Definition: To isolate
Synonym: Separate
Antonym: Unite
Maxim
Definition: Mini-statement or a general truth
Synonym: Motto, moral
Antonym: Meaningless
Incite
Definition: Encouraged; to stir up or encourage bad behavior
Synonym: Encourage
Antonym: Discourage
Apathy
Definition: Lack of interest, feeling, or emotion
Synonym: Unconcerned
Antonym: Enthusiasm
Obstinate
Definition: Refusing to change
Synonym: Stubborn
Antonym: Agreeable
Frugal
Definition: Conservative spending
Synonym: Cheap
Antonym: Wasteful
Aloof
Definition: Unfriendly and distant
Synonym: Unattached
Antonym: Sociable
Pretext
Definition: To make an excuse
Synonym: Excuse
Antonym: Truthful
Eminent
Definition: Standing above others
Synonym: Prestigious
Antonym: Ordinary
Tyrant
Definition: A ruler that abuses power
Synonym: Dictator
Antonym: Follower
Ignominious
Definition: Causing public shame
Synonym: Humiliating
Antonym: Respectful
Capitulate
Definition: To surrender unconditionally
Synonym: Surrender
Antonym: Defend
Taciturn
Definition: Reserved or shy
Synonym: Quiet
Antonym: Talkative