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Dr. Stringfellow Vocabulary
Animal Farm 1
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English
9th Grade
04/25/2013

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meddle
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to concern or busy oneself in unnecessary matter; to interfere
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gild
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to overlay with a thin covering of gold
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windfall
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an unexpected gain or advantage
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cower
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to shrink away from something that is frightening
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treachery
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treason
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ignominious
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shameful; dishonorable
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resolution
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a formal or an official destination
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restive
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restless; uneasy; impatient; unsettled
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procure
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to obtain; to get or bring about by care, effort, or special means
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indignation
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anger at something considered unjust, unworthy, or base
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tactics
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the art or skill of maneuvering or of accomplishing a goal or end
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arable
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suitable for plowing and procuring crops
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collaborate
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to cooperate or assist, often with an enemy
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impromptu
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made or done on the spur of the moment; improvised
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capitulare
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to surrender; to give up
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categorical
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absolute; without qualifications or conditions
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marshal
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to place in proper rank; to lead ceremoniously
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malignity
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persistent, intense ill will or desire
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tumult
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a noisy commotion or uproar
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countenance
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facial expression
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posthumous
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following or occurring after death
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retribution
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deserved punishment for evil done
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knoll
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small round hill; mound
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pretext
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a false reason; an excuse
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indefatigable
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untiring; without ceasing or stopping
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