Animal Farm Vocabulary

3. To express severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement.
5. Having a meaning that is mysterious, obscure, or puzzling.
8. Persisting tirelessly; untiring.
9. A state or feeling of active opposition or hostility.
10. A short statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
12. Surpassing all others; very distinguished, prominent, or superior.
14. The state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.
15. A person whose business is to buy and slaughter useless, old, or injured horses.
16. Seeking or intended to disrupt or overthrow an established system or institution.
18. Cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary use of power or control.
19. To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.

1. Kind, gentle, and well-meaning.
2. Retired or obsolete because of age or infirmity.
4. Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; humiliating.
6. Occurring or awarded after the death of the originator.
7. A crafty, sneaky plot or scheme, usually designed to achieve a sinister goal.
11. A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
13. About to happen; looming or approaching.
14. Intended or likely to placate, pacify, or make peace.
17. Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity.