Animal Farm Vocab

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1. Benevolent

adj

Kind, generous, and wanting to do good things for others

Comrade

n

1 a close friend or associate : COMPANION 2: [from its use as a form of address by communists] :

counteract

to make ineffective, restrain, or neutralize an ill effect by means of an opposite force, action, or influence

Cynical

having or showing the attitude of being distrustful 

Impromptu

on the spur of the moment:  something done without previous preparation

Indignation

anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

maxim

 A short statement that expresses a general truth   2 : a popular saying

obstinate

stubbornly sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion

Oppress

Oppression

To treat a group of people in a cruel and unfair way by taking away their rights. The cruel, unfair, or heavy treatment of a group over a long period of time

pretext

A fake reason/ excuse given to hide the real motivation behind doing something.

Repose

1. a state of resting or  2. a place of rest

 Suppress

To forcibly put an end to something or to hold back a feeling/reaction.

tyranny

oppressive power: especially : oppressive power exerted by government

Vice

A bad habit, weakness, or immoral behavior.