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Of Mice and Men
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| tramps | homeless men traveling on foot |
| tramp | to walk with a firm, heavy step |
| bindle | a small bundle of possessions carried by a hobo |
| morosely | sadly |
| lumber | to walk clumsily |
| stake | a small amount of saved money |
| jack | money |
| swamper | person responsible for cleaning out the barn |
| stable buck | person who takes care of the horses |
| jerk line skinner | the reign handler of a mule team |
| rheumatism | a type of arthritis (joint stiffness and pain) |
| Luger | a kind of pistol |
| looloo | a sexy woman |
| hoosegrow | jail |
| aloof | uninvolved with other people; emotionally distant |
| linament | medical ointment |
| bucker | worker who carries and loads heavy stuff |
| disarming | charming |
| ego | the self, as distinct from other people and the world |
| monotonous | a tone of voice that doesn't change at all |