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Steinbeck Vocab
The Pearl and Of Mice and Men Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| light produced by an object heated to a high temperature; intensity of emotion such as anger or romantic passion | Incandescence |
| to make something happen suddenly and quickly | Precipitated |
| to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master | Subjugation |
| to make somebody feel happy, excited, and more than usually vigorous and alive | Exhilaration |
| a soft, moist mass of cloth, organic, herbs, etc., applied hot as a medicament to the body | Poultice |
| make somebody or something visible or bright with light, or be lit up | Illumined |
| to float in the air without moving very far from the same spot | Hovered |
| a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep | Surged |
| a building, especially a large or impressive one | Edifice |
| be loud, roar, noisy, or swaggering; utter loud, empty menaces or protests | Blustered |