Animal Farm Vocab. Review 2

What is the definition of the word "toil"?

• To avoid work or responsibility

• Hard and continuous work; exhausting labor or effort

• A sudden, unexpected piece of good fortune

• Easily managed or controlled

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "shirk"?

• She decided to shirk her duties and went to the beach instead.

• The windfall of money was a result of his hard work.

• His maxim was to always help those in need.

• The task was completed with toil and dedication.

Identify the synonym of the word "maxim."

• Principle

• Misfortune

• Chaos

• Laziness

What is the antonym of "windfall"?

• Loss

• Gain

• Effort

• Control

In which context is the word "perpetually" used correctly?

• He was perpetually late, always missing the first few minutes of class.

• The impromptu meeting was planned weeks in advance.

• Her tractable nature made her difficult to manage.

• The irrepressible laughter was easily contained.

Analyze the meaning of "posthumously" in the following sentence: "The author was awarded the prize posthumously."

• The author received the prize before writing the book.

• The author was awarded the prize after their death.

• The author was awarded the prize during their lifetime.

• The author refused the prize.

Which sentence uses the word "tractable" correctly?

• The tractable horse was easy to train and ride.

• His contemptible behavior earned him praise.

• The impromptu speech was rehearsed for hours.

• The toil of the journey was light and easy.

What is a synonym for "impromptu"?

• Planned

• Spontaneous

• Deliberate

• Calculated

Determine the antonym of "contemptible."

• Admirable

• Despicable

• Irrepressible

• Tractable

Evaluate the use of "irrepressible" in this context: "Her irrepressible enthusiasm was contagious, spreading to everyone in the room."

• Her enthusiasm was easily contained and unnoticed.

• Her enthusiasm was overwhelming and could not be restrained.

• Her enthusiasm was quiet and subdued.

• Her enthusiasm was forced and unnatural.