Animal Farm Vocabulary

Chapters 6-10

Compensate

(V.) Give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury; make up for something unwelcome.

Compensate

Conciliatory

(Adj.) Intended or likely to appease, placate, or pacify.

Conciliatory

Countenance

(N.) A person’s face or facial expression; support.

Countenance

Indignation

(N.) Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Indignation

Morose

(Adj.) Sullen and ill-tempered.

Morose

Repose

(N.) A state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.

Repose

Retribution

(N.) Punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved.

Retribution

Subversive

(Adj.) Seeking or intended to overthrow or undermine (often in reference to government).

Subversive

Taciturn

(Adj.) (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Taciturn

Unscathed

(Adj.) Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

Unscathed