Animal Farm Vocab Quiz

What does the term "comrade" refer to?

• A person who is indifferent to others' opinions

• A companion who shares one's interests or goals, usually battle or war related

• A government that is corrupt or cruel

• A person who avoids responsibilities

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Which word describes someone who believes the worst in people and is skeptical?

• Ensconce

• Gambol

• Cynical

• Apathy

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Use the word "dissentient" in a sentence.

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Use the word "ensconce" in a sentence.

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There are many structures in place to try to prevent ________ from occurring in our government.

• Maxim

• Tyranny

• Comrade

• Dissentient

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What does "apathy" mean?

• Uncaring, neutral, indifferent

• To run or jump about playfully

• A companion who shares one's interests

• A person who opposes the majority opinion

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Use the word "gambol" in a sentence.

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What is the definition of "shirk"?

• To avoid specific tasks or responsibilities that are difficult or undesirable

• To believe the worst in people

• To establish oneself in a place

• To oppose the majority opinion

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Sayings like "I will work harder," "Less is more," or "Honesty is the best policy" are all examples of what?

(a)  

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What does it mean to "expound" on a topic?

(a)  

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