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Animal Farm
Vocabulary Set 1
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English
9th Grade
03/29/2012

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indefatigable
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untiring
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resolution
Definition
the act or process of resolving
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windfall
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fruit blown off a tree by the wind
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impromptu
Definition
without preparation or advance thought
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posthumous
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born after the death of the father
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ignominious
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shameful; dishonorable
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pretext
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a false reason; an excuse
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restive
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stubbornly resisting control; balky
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procure
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to get or bring about by some effort; to obtain
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marshal
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to place in proper rank or position
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tactics
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the science and art of disposing and maneuvering forces in combat
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arable
Definition
suitable for plowing and producing crops
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malignity
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an instance of malignant or malicious behavior or nature
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indignation
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anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
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capitulate
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to give up
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categorical
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absolutely; without qualification or conditions
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cower
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to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
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collaborate
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to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
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tumult
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a noisy commotion;p an uproar
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countenance
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facial expression
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treachery
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violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence; treason
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retribution
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deserved punishment for evil done
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knoll
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a small hill; a mound
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gild
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to coat with a golden color
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meddle
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to interest oneself in what is not one's concern; interfere without right or propriety
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