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Of mice and men voc
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anguished (adj) | severe mental or physical pain and suffering |
| bindle (n) | the bag, sack, or carrying device; normally used by hobos |
| brusquely (adv) | markedly short and abrupt |
| bucking (v) | oppose or resist |
| junctures (n) | a particular point in events or time |
| morosely (adv) | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| recumbent (adj) | lying down |
| apprehensive (adj) | anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen |
| archly (adv) | deliberately or affectedly playful and teasing |
| axles (n) | a rod passing through the center of wheel(s) |
| bridled (v) | to control something (yourself) |
| buckers (n) | men who buck grain |
| cesspool (n) | underground sewage |
| derogatory (adj) | showing a critical or disrespectful attitude |
| handy (adj) | looking for a fight |
| jerkline skinner (adj) | lead driver of the mules |
| liniment (n) | ointment to help with muscle pain |
| pugnacious (adj) | quick to argue |
| rouged (adj) | painted red |
| scourges (n) | common problems |
| swamper (n) | caretaker or handyman |
| vials (n) | small containers for medicine |
| alfalfa (n) | clover-like leaves; a plant |
| bemused (adj) | confused expression |
| cowering (adj) | crouched in fear |
| derision (n) | mockery or teasing |
| hoosegow (n) | prison |
| reprehensible (adj) | deserving punishment |
| rheumatism (n) | disease of the joints/muscles |
| aloof (adj) | cool, distant |
| crestfallen (adj) | sad or disappointed |
| hame (n) | iron pieces connected for a horse collar |
| indignation (n) | anger at unfair treatment |
| meager (adj) | lacking in quality or quantity |
| contemptuous (adj) | showing disdain |
| whinnied (v) | high-pitched neigh |
| bewildered (v) | to be confused by something |
| consoled (v) | to be comforted in a time of grief |
| earnestly (adv) | to act with sincere conviction |
| hovered (v) | remain in one place, above |
| wisps (n) | small bunches of hay |
| writhed (v) | to make twisting movements |
| belligerently (adv) | forceful, angry, strong |
| gingham (n) | light, thin cloth |
| monotonous (adv) | one tone, unchanging |
| scornfully (adv) | in an angry or stern way |
| sullenly (adv) | sad, upset |
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