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Vocab for Of Mice and Men Chapter 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nuisance | a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance |
| Scuttle | to move quickly, with small, short steps |
| Rigid | unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible |
| Subdue | bring under control |
| Gnaw | cause constant distress or anxiety |
| Rapt | completely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing |
| Entrance | to fill someone with delight and wonder |
| Reprehensible | deserving blame; recognized as bad |
| Reverently | with deep respect |
| Bemuse | to puzzle or confuse |
| Poised | ready to move |
| Wryly | in a mocking manner |
| Solemn | formal and serious |
| Derision | actions or statements showing that you think someone or something is ridiculous or of no value |