Animal Farm Flashcards
(18 cards)
Benevolent
Filled with good will (ADJ.)
Cryptic
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure (ADJ.)
Cynical
Only being concerned w/ your own intrists (ADJ.)
Dissentients
A person who opposes a majority or official opinion (Noun)
Ensconced
Establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable / safe / secret place (Verb)
Gamboled
Run or jump about playfully (Verb)
Ignominious
Deserves / causing public disgrace or shame (ADJ.)
Indefatigable
Persisting tirelessly (ADJ.)
Irrepressible
Not able to be controlled or restrained (ADJ.)
Laborious
Requiring considerable time and effort (ADJ.)
Maxim
A short, forcefully expressed statement that expressed a general truth / rule of conduct (Noun)
Obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change ones opinion (ADJ.)
Posthumously
After the death of the originator (Adverb)
Preeminent
Surpassing all others, very distinguished in some way (ADJ.)
Propulsion
The action of driving or pushing forward (Noun)
Tractable
Easy to control or influence (ADJ.)
Tyranny
Cruel and oppressive government or rule (Noun)
Vivacious
Attractively, lively, and animated (ADJ.)