Animal Farm Vocab. Review 1

What is the definition of the word "ensconce"?

• To expose or reveal

• To settle comfortably or securely

• To move quickly and lightly

• To brood or worry

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "stout"?

• The cat was nimble as it climbed the tree.

• The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.

• She ensconced herself in the corner of the room.

• The cryptic message was hard to decipher.

Identify the synonym for "perch."

• Descend

• Settle

• Tread

• Brood

Which word is an antonym of "vivacious"?

• Lively

• Energetic

• Dull

• Nimble

Analyze the meaning of "brood" in the context of the following sentence: "He sat by the window to brood over his lost opportunities."

• To hatch eggs

• To think deeply or worry

• To perch on a branch

• To walk heavily

Create a sentence using the word "tread."

• The nimble dancer tread lightly across the stage.

• The stout man tread heavily on the wooden floor.

• The vivacious child tread carefully in the garden.

• The cryptic message was tread by the detective.

What is the definition of "comrade"?

• An enemy or rival

• A close friend or associate

• A leader or boss

• A stranger or outsider

Use "tidings" in a sentence.

• The tidings of the new year brought joy to everyone.

• The nimble cat tidings across the room.

• The stout man tidings the heavy box.

• The cryptic message was tidings by the detective.

Identify the synonym for "nimble."

• Clumsy

• Agile

• Stout

• Brooding

Which of the following sentences uses "expound" correctly?

• She expounded her ideas clearly during the meeting.

• The cat expounded on the windowsill.

• He expounded the heavy box with ease.

• The cryptic message was expounded by the detective.