Animal Farm Flashcards
Communism
a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs
proletariat
workers or working-class people, regarded collectively
bourgeoisie
the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attidudes
tread
walk in a specified way
euphemism
a mild or indirect work or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
mince
cut up or grind into very small pieces
hoarse
(of a person’s voice) sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting:
vivacious
attractively lively and animated
tyranny
cruel and oppressive government or rule
stout
somewhat fat or heavy build
laborious
requiring considerable effort and time
dissident
a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state
preeminent
surpassing all others; very distinguished
expound
present and explain systematically and in detail
spinney
a small area of trees and bushes
gambol
run or jump around playfully
comrade
a companion who shares one’s activities or is a fellow member of an organization
esconce
establish or settle in a comfortable, safe, or secret place
superannuated
obsolete through age or new technological or intellectual developments
cryptic
having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
maxim
a short, pithy, statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
ignominious
deserving or causing public disgrace or shame
shirk
avoid or neglect (a duty/ responsibility)
capitulate
cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender
