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Animal Farm
Vocabulary List 1 (Chapters 1-2; last word from Chapter 3)
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Literature
10th Grade
02/06/2011

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revolution
[rev-uh-loo-shuhn]
Definition
(n.)—overthrow or replacement of government
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totalitarianism
[toh-tal-i-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm]
Definition
(n.)—a form of government where the ruler is absolute dictator
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enmity
[EN-muh-tee]
Definition
(n.)—hatred or hostility
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tyranny
[teer-uh-nee]
Definition
(n.)—oppressive, severe rule of a leader
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dissentient
[dih-sen-shuh nt]
Definition
(n.)—someone or disagrees (or dissents) with the popular opinion
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apathy
[ap-uh-thee]
Definition
(n.)—lack of emotion or feeling; indifference
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benevolent
[buh-nev-uh-luh nt]
Definition
(adj.)—showing kindness; generous
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mincing
[min-sing]
Definition
(adj.)–affectedly dainty, nice, or elegant.
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gambol
[gam-buhl]
Definition
(v.)—to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic.
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ensconced
[en-skonst]
Definition
(adj.)—hidden or sheltered securely.
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unalterable
[uhn-awl-ter-uh-buhl]
Definition
(adj.)—impossible to change or alter.
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reproach
[ri-prohch]
Definition
(v.)—to find fault with; to blame
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pre-eminent
[pree-em-uh-nuhnt]
Definition
(adj.)—superior; above or before others
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expound
[ik-spound]
Definition
(v.)—to explain in greater detail
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vivacious
[vi-vey-shuh s]
Definition
(adj.)—lively; animated
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cryptic
[krip-tik]
Definition
(adj.)—mysterious or puzzling in meaning
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