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Lucasthegod09

Of Mice and Men vocabulary

TermDefinition
Despair The complete loss or absence of hope
Lumber Move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Recumbent Lying down
Yammer Talk foolishly or incessantly
Mollify Appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)
Contorted Twisted or bent out of the normal shape
Complacent Pleased, especially with oneself or one’s merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied; smug
Bemused Puzzled, confused, or bewildered
Entranced Fill (someone) with wonder and delight, holding their entire attention
Subdued (of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed; (of color or lighting) soft and restrained
Meager (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality; (of a person or animal) lean; thin
Aloof Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Indignation Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
Gingerly In a careful or cautious manner
Fawning Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Avert Turn away (one's eyes or thoughts); prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence)
Crestfallen Sad and disappointed
Bridled Show one's resentment or anger, especially by throwing up the head and drawing in the chin
Brusquely In a rough, short, or blunt way; abruptly
Ominously In a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen
Pugnacious Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight
Scoff Speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
Imperious Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering
Drone Make a continuous low humming sound; speak tediously in a dull monotonous tone
Scowl Frown in an angry or bad-tempered way
Created by: Lucasthegod09
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