Ch 12 Ch 34 Ch 56 Ch 78 Ch 910 Chapters 12 adj cynical Definition Having a low opinion of humanity or disbelief in human goodness pessimistic sarcastic n tyranny Definition ID: 650897
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Animal Farm
Vocabulary Slide2
Vocabulary Sections
Ch. 1-2
Ch. 3-4
Ch. 5-6
Ch. 7-8
Ch. 9-10Slide3
Chapters 1-2Slide4
adj. cynical
Definition
Having a low opinion of humanity or disbelief in human goodness; pessimistic, sarcasticSlide5
n. tyranny
Definition
cruelty and injustice in the exercise of power or authority over
others; a cruel or oppressive act Slide6
n. resolution
Definition
a firm decision to do
something; firmness of mind or purpose Slide7
n. vice
Definition
Behavior or habit that is considered sinful or immoral.
Every time you smoke, your unborn baby is smoking too.Slide8
n. apathy
Definition
lack of interest in anything, or the absence of any wish to do anything Slide9
v. counteract
Definition
To prevent, make ineffective, or make less effective; to use opposite force against Slide10
adj. unanimous
Definition
Having the agreement and consent of all; being of one mindSlide11
adj. unalterable
Definition
Not able to be changed or become differentSlide12
Chapters 3-4Slide13
adj. parasitical
Definition
Living off the labor or generosity of others without offering anything in returnSlide14
adj. obstinate
Definition
Unwilling
to change or give up
something; determined not to agree.Slide15
adj. cryptic
Definition
Deliberately
mysterious and seeming to have a hidden meaningSlide16
v. flourish
Definition
To
be strong and healthy or grow well, especially because conditions are
right.Slide17
adj. tractable
Definition
Very
easy to control or
persuade; very easy to work with.Slide18
adj. irrepressible
Definition
Not able to be stopped, held in, or controlledSlide19
adj. ignominious
Definition
Involving
a
loss
of dignity and self-respect, and making somebody or something appear shamefully
weakSlide20
Chapters 5-6Slide21
n. pretext
Definition
A
reason or excuse given to hide the real reason for something.Slide22
v. ratify
Definition
To formally approve or give permissionSlide23
n. controversy
Definition
disagreement on a
contentious or sensitive topic
, strongly felt or expressed by all those
concernedSlide24
n. eloquence
Definition
the
ability to speak forcefully, expressively, and persuasivelySlide25
v. compensate
Definition
To make up for something; to pay somebody for work done or something lostSlide26
n. malignity
Definition
intense hatred and a strong desire to do harm Slide27
Chapters 7-8Slide28
v. embolden
Definition
To make someone fearless or daring; to make willing to face dangerSlide29
v.
Definition
To surrender,
often after negotiation of terms
capitulateSlide30
v. pervade
Definition
to spread through or be present throughout something Slide31
v.
Definition
To make somebody unable
to think clearly because of boredom, tiredness, or
amazement; to make stupid or groggy
stupefySlide32
n.
Definition
An act of betrayal or deceit
treacherySlide33
n.
Definition
Something
done or given to somebody as punishment or vengeance for something he or she has done
retributionSlide34
adj. impending
Definition
About to happen Slide35
v. censure
Definition
To make a formal, often public statement of disapproval of someone or something Slide36
n.
Definition
An
expression of
grief, sorrow, or regret
lamentationSlide37
Chapters 9-10Slide38
n. pension
Definition
fixed amount of money paid regularly to somebody during retirement by the
government or
a former employer Slide39
Definition
done, happening, or existing at the same time
simultaneously
adv. Slide40
adv.
contemptuously
Definition
Done with a powerful feeling of dislike toward somebody or something considered to be worthless, inferior, or undeserving of respect Slide41
n. demeanor
Definition
somebody's behavior, manner, or appearance, especially as it reflects on character Slide42
Definition
a speech, lecture, or other instance of formal or ceremonial public speaking
oration
n
. Slide43
Definition
habitually uncommunicative or reserved in speech and manner
taciturn
adj. Slide44
n. denounce
Definition
To make a formal announcement of the end of an agreement; to publicly speak against someone
or something Slide45
Definition
necessary as a result of a duty, responsibility, or obligation
incumbent
adj. Slide46
Definition
the legal owner of
something, especially of a commercial enterprise
proprietor
n. Slide47
v. suppress
Definition
to put an end to something, especially something perceived as a threat, by the use of force