Animal Farm Vocab

Totalitarianism

A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

oppression

the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority

Utopia

an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect

benevolent

well meaning and kindly

cynical

doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives

laborious

(adj.) not easy, requiring hard work; hardworking

Tyranny

cruel and unjust use of power

vivacious

lively, sprightly, full of energy

cryptic

having hidden meaning

propulsion

the action of driving or pushing forward.

pretext

an excuse

sordid

characterized by filth, grime, or squalor; foul

intermediary

go-between; mediator

malignity

great hatred (evil)

capitulated

to surrender

categorically

in a way that is explicit and direct

retribution

a repayment; a deserved punishment (revenge)

impending

about to happen (approaching)

machinations

plots or schemes

censured

condemned or scolded

conciliatory

apologetic; appeasing

superannuated

outdated

incumbent

(adj.) obligatory, required

bon mot

a witty remark or saying