Chapters 1-3 Animal Farm Vocabulary

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Cynical

Back

tending to disbelieve; pessimistic

Answer explanation

The term 'cynical' refers to a mindset that tends to disbelieve in the sincerity or goodness of others, often characterized by a pessimistic outlook. Thus, the correct choice is 'tending to disbelieve; pessimistic'.

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Dissentient

Back

Individuals who disagree; antagonist

Answer explanation

The term 'dissentient' refers to individuals who disagree or oppose a particular view, making 'individuals who disagree; antagonist' the correct choice. The other options do not accurately capture this meaning.

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Enmity

Back

mutual hatred or hostility; ill will

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'mutual hatred or hostility; ill will', accurately defines 'enmity', which refers to a state of deep-seated ill will or animosity between individuals or groups.

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Ensconce

Back

settle comfortably; conceal

Answer explanation

The word 'ensconce' means to settle comfortably or to conceal oneself. Therefore, the correct choice is 'settle comfortably; conceal', as it accurately reflects the meaning of the term.

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Plaited

Back

Braid

Answer explanation

The term 'plaited' refers to the action of braiding, which involves intertwining strands of hair or other materials. Therefore, the correct answer is 'braid'.

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Benevolent

Back

kind; caring

Answer explanation

The word 'benevolent' means kind and caring, which directly matches the correct answer choice. The other options describe different meanings that do not align with the definition of 'benevolent'.

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Abolish

Back

to get rid of

Answer explanation

The term 'abolish' means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution, which aligns with the choice 'to get rid of'. The other options do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'abolish'.

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Apathy

Back

no emotion; indifference

Answer explanation

Apathy refers to a state of no emotion or indifference towards situations or people. This aligns with the correct answer choice, which captures the essence of apathy accurately.

Front

Gambol

Back

frolic; skip; play

Answer explanation

The word 'gambol' means to frolic, skip, or play, which aligns with the first answer choice. The other options do not capture the playful essence of 'gambol', making 'frolic; skip; play' the correct choice.

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Preeminent

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surpassing; better than; superior; outstanding; excellence

Answer explanation

The term 'preeminent' means surpassing or superior to others, indicating excellence. Therefore, the correct choice is 'surpassing; better than; superior; outstanding; excellence'.