Animal Farm

DSWS
Words for Vocab Quiz 1
Words are listed in order of appearance in the novel.
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  1. vivacious
    vigorous and animated
  2. gambol
    play or run boisterously
  3. acute
    demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
  4. obstinate
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  5. cryptic
    having a secret or hidden meaning
  6. indefatigable
    showing sustained enthusiasm with unflagging vitality
  7. maxim
    a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
  8. ignominious
    deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
  9. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  10. procure
    get by special effort
  11. malignity
    quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will
  12. machination
    a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
  13. beatific
    experiencing or displaying extreme joy or bliss
  14. repose
    relax or recline in a comfortable resting position
  15. conciliatory
    intended to placate
  16. morose
    showing a brooding ill humor
  17. taciturn
    habitually reserved and uncommunicative
  18. witticism
    a message whose ingenuity has the power to evoke laughter
  19. malignant
    dangerous to health
  20. subversive
    in opposition to an established system or government
Created on Thu Aug 09 12:11:02 EDT 2012 (updated Wed Sep 05 09:27:14 EDT 2012)

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