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Of Mice & Men Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Juncture | Particular point in events or time |
Anguish | Severe pain or Suffering |
Debris | Remains, Left over bits and pieces |
Despair | The complete loss or absence of hope. |
Contemplate | To think about something |
Recumbent | Still; without movement. |
Stake | A sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture. |
Morose | Sad, gloomy manner. |
To Lumber | Clumsy,stomping,heavily |
Bindle | A small bundle of items rolled up inside a blanket and carried over the shoulder. |
Imperious | Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. |
Apprehensive | Anxious; fearful. |
Calculating | Shrewd; scheming. |
Mollify | Sooth; pacify. |
Pugnacious | Eager and ready to fight. |
Contemptuous | Showing contempt; scornful. |
Derision | Ridicule or mockery |
Reprehensible | To criticize a person. |
Cower | To shrink and tremble from fear. |
Aloof | Distant; removed; cool. |
Ego | Sense of self; self-awareness. |
Disarming | Charming;friendly or trusting |
Meager | Of poor quality or a small amount. |
Jeer | Mock/Make fun of |
Console | To comfort in a time of despair |
Bewildered | Confused |
Complacent | In a pleased, satisfied manner. |
Ominous | Threatening |
Monotonous | No expression, boring. |
Tenement | A room or a set of rooms forming a separate residence within a house or block of apartments. |
Woe | Great sorrow or distress. |
Lynch | To put to death |
Belligerent | Hostile and aggressive. |
Discontent | Lack of contentment; dissatisfaction with one's circumstances. |
Writhe | Wiggle /Twist |