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Of Mice & Men Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |