1. Lesson 9
Animal Farm

2. 1. capitulated- to give into an argument; to surrender
2. malignity- with intense hatred or will to be harsh

3. 3. countenance- a face or expression on a face.
4. decreed- gave an official order or ruling

4. 5. arable-suitable for plowing or growing crops
6. procure-to get or bring about by some effort; to obtain

5. 7. conciliatory- tending to win over or make friendly
8. retinue- followers; entourage

6. 9. complicity-involvement in something illegal or wrong
10. knacker- a person who buys and slaughters (kills) useless horses and sells the hides, hoofs, and meat

7. 11. poultice- moist substance applied to a wound
12. tureen- a deep covered dish from which soup is served

8. 13. filial- parental; like a parent
14. rheumy- watery

9. 15. taciturn- reserved; quiet by nature
16.secrete- to hide

10. 17. pensioner- a person who receives a pension
18. stratagem-a scheme or trick for deceiving an enemy

11. 19. subversive-a secret attempt to overthrow or undermine a government or political system by someone.
20. dispel- to drive away; beat; end