Ashlyn K- Animal Farm Vocab. Ch 1-5

Vocabulary Terms for Animal Farm Chapters 1-5

Benevolent

Kind, generous, and waiting to do good things for others.

Comrade

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

1: having or showing the attitude of being distrustful 

Impromptu

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

Indignation

anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean.

Maxim

1: 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

To treat a group of people in a cruel and unfair way by taking away their rights.

Oppression

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.