Chapter 4 Vocabulary Animal Farm

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“Rumours of a wonderful farm, where the human beings had been turned out and the animals managed their own affairs, continued to circulate in vague and distorted forms, and throughout that year a wave of rebelliousness ran through the countryside.”

• To move in a circle

• To follow a course that ends where it began

• To pass from one to another

• To flow without obstruction

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“Snowball, who had studied an old book of Julius Caesar’s campaigns which he had found in the farmhouse, was in charge of the defensive operations.”

• A series activities with an intended goal

• A series of military battles and attacks

• To enter into a competition

• To run for a political office

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“And so within five minutes of their invasion they were in ignominious retreat by the same way they had come, with a flock of geese hissing after them and pecking at their calves all the way.”

• Marked with disgrace or shame

• Excited and joyful

• Proud and strong

• Marked by pride

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“The animals had now reassembled in the wildest excitement, each recounting his own exploits in the battle at the top of his voice. An impromptu celebration of the victory was held immediately.”

• Composed without preparation

• An event without previous preparation

• An exciting event with many people

• An event that many attend

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“The animals decided unanimously to create a military decoration, “Animal Hero, First Class,” which was conferred there and then on Snowball and Boxer… There was also “Animal Hero, Second Class,” which was conferred posthumously on the dead sheep.”

• To give into another person

• To compare views with another person

• Discussed something important in order to make a decision

• To give an award to someone or something

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"Thousands participated in a nationwide strike in support of shorter work days."

• take part in an action or endeavor.

• to move from place to place.

• to initiate an evil plan.

• to move in support of a leader.

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The animals assembled to discuss what would be done for the benefit of the farm.

• to move far away.

• gather together in one place for a common purpose.

• never standing still.

• to review ones work.

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The donkey Benjamin was apathetic toward the new leadership and government, he kept the same attitude as before.

• full of faith and devotion.

• to be full of exciment.

• be motivated or happy

• lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.