Animal Farm

2. – a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger group
4. – slow, hesitant, or unsure, often due to fear or uncertainty
6. – a dedicated follower or enthusiastic supporter of something or someone
9. – to poke or push someone or something; to urge into action
10. – a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
11. – to extract metal from its ore by heating
13. – clever in a deceitful or crafty way
16. – a group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person
17. – dirty, immoral, or dishonorable
19. – a state of rest, sleep, or calm
20. – to braid or weave together strands of hair, rope, or fabric
21. – to come together or gather support; to recover strength or spirit
23. – a plan or trick intended to achieve a specific goal, usually by deception
25. – to strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something
26. – having a feeling of longing or regretful yearning
27. – famous, respected, or distinguished in a particular field

1. – to publicly accuse or condemn someone or something
3. – to move at a smooth, easy pace faster than a trot but slower than a gallop
5. – to interfere in something that is not one's concern
7. – the state of being private, isolated, or away from others
8. – to drift or float gently through the air
11. – to shock or stun someone into confusion or astonishment
12. – to move suddenly and unsteadily; to stagger or sway
14. – untiring; able to work or persist endlessly without becoming tired
15. – to purify or extract the essential meaning from something
18. – to plan or create something skillfully or cleverly, often with trickery
22. – to discourage or cause someone to lose confidence or hope
24. – punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime