Ch 3 Vocab Flashcards Animal Farm

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Acute

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A quick thinker

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cryptic

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a hidden meaning

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Maxim

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a saying or quote that represents a general truth or principle

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Conceive

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to come up with an idea or notion

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indefatigable

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to work without getting tired

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shirk

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to avoid responsibility or work

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Cynical

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having or showing an attitude of distrusting others which can cause a person to be extremely negative

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Enmity

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a mean deep-seated hatred towards another person or idea

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ensconce

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to place or hide securely

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benevolent

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organized for the purpose of doing good.