Animal Farm Vocabulary 8-10 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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male goose

gander

impossible to solve or fix; unable to be dissolved

insoluble

A clever remark or saying

witticism

the last remaining part; the part of least worth

dregs

having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

wistful

to make drunk

inebriate

to balance, counteract or compensate for

offset

partnership in wrongdoing

complicity

A machine that generates electricity

dynamo

silent; not talkative

taciturn

blissfully happy

beautific

to plan cleverly; to devise

contrive

hilarious; hysterical; very funny

uproarious

a medical dressing spread on a cloth and applied to the skin

poultice

intended to undermine or overthrow

subversive

to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding

skulk

a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person

retinue

retired because of age or infirmity

superannuated

having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable

morose

economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager

frugal

unplanned

spontaneous

sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private).

privy

harsh criticism or disapproval

censure

To support life; to survive

subsist

the current officeholder

incumbent

a deep covered dish from which soup is served.

tureen

expression of regret or sorrow

lamentation

guard; sentry

sentinel

of high reputation, outstanding

eminent

To give away; share

impart

of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter

filial

to stop by force, put down

suppress

intended or likely to placate or pacify

conciliatory

a crafty, scheming, or underhanded action designed to accomplish some (usually evil) end

machination

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

misgiving

a sum paid regularly to a person, usually after retirement

pension