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Vocabulary for week 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Reverently – adv (60) | “This thing they had never really believed in was coming true. George said reverently, “Jesus Christ! I bet we could sing her.” Deeply respectful |
| Raptly – adv (58) | “He looked raptly at the wall above Lennie’s head.” In awe, carried off spiritually to another place, sphere of existence |
| Subdued – v (49) | “He subdued one had with the other, and held it down.” Quieted or slowed down |
| Bemused – adj (60) | “They all sat still, all bemused by the beauty of the thing.” Lost in thought. |
| Reprehensible – adj (59) | “When Candy spoke they both jumped as though they had been doing something reprehensible.” Something that is bad, blame worthy |
| Li'ble – adj (61) (slang for liable) | (Liable)“They li'ble to can us so we can’t make no stake.” To be responsible legally. |
| Wryly – adv (64) | “Slim smiled wryly.” A twisted or crooked mouth, usually that way from evil thoughts or sarcasm, devious smile. |
| Hoosegow – n (56) | “... jail bait set on the trigger of the hoosegow.” Prison, slammer |
| Poised – adj (63) | “Curley was balanced and poised.” Self-assured manner or graceful and elegant. |
| Aloof – adj (67) | “Crooks was a proud, aloof man.” Not friendly or forthcoming. |
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