animal farm vocab Flashcards
Satire
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
Irony
the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
Totalitarianism
a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.
Capitalism
an economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.
Porletariat
workers or working-class people, regarded collectively (often used with reference to Marxism).
Bourgeoisie
the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Idealist
a person who is guided more by ideals than by practical considerations.
Scapegoat
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency
Broker
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others.
Scullery
a small kitchen or room at the back of a house used for washing dishes and other dirty household work.
Mincing
moving or behaving in an affectedly dainty or delicate way (typically used of a man).
Tyranny
cruel and oppressive government or rule.
Dissentients
a person who opposes a majority or official opinion.
Enmity
the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
Pre-eminent
surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Expounded
present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.
Spinney
a small area of trees and bushes.
Unalterable
not able to be changed.
Grudging
given, granted, or allowed only reluctantly or resentfully.
Parasitical
relating to or having the habit of a parasite
Obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Cryptic
having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
Tractable
(of a person) easy to control or influence.
Irrepressible
not able to be controlled or restrained.
Ignominious
deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
Posthumously
after the death of the originator.
Pretext
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.
Publican
a person who owns or manages a pub.
Manifesty
clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
Factions
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.
Eloquence
fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Sordid
involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
Articulate
(of a person or a person’s words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
Disinterred
past tense: disinterred; past participle: disinterred
Laborious
(especially of a task, process, or journey) requiring considerable effort and time.
Arable
(of land) used or suitable for growing crops.
Repose
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility.
Perpendicularity
at an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface.
Flagstaff
another word for flag pole
Malignity
persistent, intense ill will or desire to harm others
Chaff
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing.
Mangles
severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing.
Infanticide
the crime of killing a child within a year of its birth (in some legal jurisdictions, specifically by the mother).
Capitulated
cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender
Coccidiosis
a disease of birds and mammals that chiefly affects the intestines, caused by coccidia.
Stupefied
make (someone) unable to think or feel properly.
Categorically
n a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct.
Countenance
a person’s face or facial expression.
Retinue
a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person.
Impending
of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.
Beatifically
in a way that appears happy and calm, especially in a holy way
Conciliatory
intended or likely to placate or pacify.
Vengeance
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
Superannuated
obsolete through age or new technological or intellectual developments.
Complicity
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.
Knacker
a person whose business is the disposal of dead or unwanted animals, especially those whose flesh is not fit for human consumption.
Morose
sullen and ill-tempered.
Taciturn
(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
Filial
of or due from a son or daughter.
Imperishable
enduring forever.
Deputation
a group of people appointed to undertake a mission or take part in a formal process on behalf of a larger group.
Eminent
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Allegory
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
Euphemism
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
