Animal Farm Lists 1-4

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cryptic

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Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; often used to describe messages or communications that are difficult to understand.

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decree

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An official order issued by a legal authority, often used to enforce laws or regulations.

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maxim

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A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.

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chaff

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The husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing; often considered worthless.

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quarry

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The object of a hunt; a prey.

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ignominious

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Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

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gambol

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To run or jump about playfully; to frolic.

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superannuated

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Obsolete through age or new technological or intellectual developments.

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timber

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Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.

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slag

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The waste material separated from metals during the smelting process.