Animal Farm Vocabulary Pretest

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What does 'superintendence' mean?

Back

The act of directing others.

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What is the meaning of 'interment'?

Back

The act of burying a dead body.

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Define 'procure'.

Back

To obtain something with extra effort.

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What does 'lament' mean?

Back

To mourn.

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What is a 'pension'?

Back

A retirement payment.

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What does 'tacturn' mean?

Back

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

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Define 'parasitism'.

Back

A relationship between two organisms where one benefits at the expense of the other.

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What are 'machinations'?

Back

Scheming or crafty actions intended to accomplish some end.

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What does 'manifest' mean?

Back

To display or show by one's acts or appearance.

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What is 'deputation'?

Back

A group of people appointed to undertake a mission or represent others.