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Animal Farm
Vocabulary List 3 (Chapters 6-9)
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Literature
10th Grade
04/20/2011

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institute
[in-stih-toot]
Definition
(v.)—to set up or establish
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arable
[ar-uh-buh l]
Definition
(adj.)—suitable for farming
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capitulate
[kuh-pich-uh-layt]
Definition
(v.)—to surrender, often under specific terms
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stupefied
[stoo-puh-fide]
Definition
(adj.)— shocked; astonished
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countenance
[koun-tn-uh ns]
Definition
(n.)—appearance, especially the look or expression on the face
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decree
[dih-kree]
Definition
(v./n.)—giving an order; an order from someone having authority
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embolden
[em-bohl-duh n]
Definition
(v.)—encourage
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collaborate
[kuh-lab-uh-rayt]
Definition
(v.)—To work together; to cooperate
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attribute
[ah-trib-yoot]
Definition
(v.)—to give credit to someone or something
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repose
[ree-pohz]
Definition
(v.) to lie or be at rest
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retinue
[ret-n-oo]
Definition
(n.)—a group that follows an important person; an entourage

· Remember to distinguish this between “devotee” which refers to just one follower; this is a group.
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impending
[im-pen-ding]
Definition
(adj.) – about to happen (usually in a neg. way)
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beatifically
[bee-uh-tif-ik-lee]
Definition
(adv.) – blissfully; in a calming way
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unscathed
[uhn-skeyth d]
Definition
(adj.)– unharmed; uninjured
[Note: Think of the antonym scathing which means “causing harm or injurious.]
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graphic
[graf-ik]
Definition
(adj.)—extremely vivid or clear
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devotee
[dev-uh-tey]
Definition
(n.) - an enthusiastic follower or fan
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