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English Vocab
Of Mice and Men-Vocabulary Set 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Juncture | Place where things are joined |
| Debris | Remains of something destroyed |
| Mottled | Having spots or patches of color |
| Recumbent | Lying down; in a position of comfort or rest |
| Tramp | Foot traveler |
| Despair | Hopelessness |
| Drone | To talk in a monotonous voice |
| Lumber | To move heavily or clumsily |
| Brusque | Rough; rude; curt; unfriendly |
| Elaborate | Complex and rich in detail; fancy |
| Pantomime | To use gestures and movements instead of words |
| Quiver | To shake with fast movements |
| Scoff | To show contempt for by laughing or mocking |
| Anguish | Distress |
| Glimmer | Flash of light |
| Vial | Small bottle |
| Scourge | Something causing misery or death |
| Relish | To enjoy |
| Peer | To look |
| Pugnacious | Ready and willing to fight; truculent |
| Gingerly | Done with caution or care |
| Slough | To shed; to separate dead tissue from living tissue |
| Derogatory | Degrading; demeaning; uncomplimentary |
| Decisive | Firm; purposeful; determined |
| Contorted | Twisted (especially in pain or discomfort) |