Animal Farm 1

Definition of ensconce

• Settle securely or comfortably
• Unsettled and uncomfortable
• Move constantly
• Stay in a precarious position

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Definition of knacker

• A type of knot used in sailing
• A person who raises and cares for livestock
• A tool used for cutting wood
• A person who buys worn-out or old livestock and slaughters them to sell their flesh, skin, and other parts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Definition of comrade

• A type of fruit
• A friend frequently in the company of another

• A type of vehicle
• A type of clothing worn when cooking to keep clothing underneath clean

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Definition of tyrannise

• To serve as a fair and just ruler
• To rule or govern as a tyrant
• To promote equality and freedom
• To encourage democracy and human rights

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Definition of porker

• A pig, fattened for meat

• A type of flower
• A type of fish
• A type of bird

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Definition of scullery

• A small room used for storing books
• A type of bird found in the Amazon rainforest
• A type of dance popular in the 1920s
• A small room or section of a kitchen used for washing dishes and other dirty household work

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Definition of mince

• To cut or chop into very small pieces

• To freeze at a low temperature
• To boil in water
• To bake in the oven

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Definition of lurch

• To lurch means to move smoothly and steadily
• To lurch means to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement.
• To lurch means to stand still without moving
• To lurch means to move in a predictable and controlled manner

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Definition of cynical

• Believing in human integrity
• Trusting of human sincerity
• Distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
• Optimistic about human sincerity

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Definition of enmity

• A state of deep-seated ill will

• A state of peace and harmony
• A feeling of love and affection
• A state of indifference and apathy

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4