Animal Farm Chapter 4

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Prophecy

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a prediction.

"a bleak prophecy of war and ruin"

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Dung

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the excrement of animals; manure.

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Alighted

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descend from a train, bus, or other form of transport.

"he was the only passenger to alight from the train"

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Conferred

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have discussions; exchange opinions.

"the officials were conferring with allies"

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Contemptible

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deserving contempt; despicable.

"a display of contemptible cowardice"

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Ignomonious

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shameful, disgraceful, or embarrassing. For example, the humans' retreat and defeat at the hands of the farm animals is described as ignominious. 

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posthumously

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occurring after death. For example, "Animal Hero, Second Class" was conferred posthumously on a dead sheep. 

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Impromptu

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with little or no preparation or forethought. For example, in the book, an impromptu celebration of a victory was held immediately after the event.