Animal Farm Vocab

Oppression

Cruel or unfair treatment of people, often by those in power.

Totalitarianism

A system of government where the state has complete control over every aspect of life.

Utopia

An imagined perfect society where everything is ideal.

Benevolent

Kind, generous, and wanting to do good.

Cynical

Believing that people are mainly motivated by selfishness; distrustful of others’ intentions.

Laborious

Requiring a lot of effort and hard work.

Tyranny

Harsh and unfair rule by a single ruler or authority.

Vivacious

Lively, energetic, and full of life.

Cryptic

Mysterious or unclear; having a hidden meaning.

Propulsion

The act of driving or pushing something forward.

Pretext

A false reason given to hide the real purpose.

Sordid

Dirty, immoral, or unpleasant.

Intermediary

A person who acts as a go-between for others.

Malignity

The state of having ill will or a desire to harm others.

Capitulated

Gave up or surrendered under pressure.

Categorically

In a clear and definite way, without exception.

Retribution

Punishment given in return for wrongdoing.

Impending

About to happen; coming soon.

Machinations

Secret or tricky plans, often for a bad purpose.

Censured

Criticized or expressed strong disapproval of.

Conciliatory

Intended to make peace or reduce conflict.

Superannuated

Outdated or no longer useful due to age.

Incumbent

Necessary as a duty or responsibility.

Bon mot

A clever or witty remark.