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Dive into the world of Of Mice & Men with this vocabulary guide, exploring terms like "ominous" and "contemptuous" to deepen your understanding. Discover how words like "reverently" and "skeptical" shape the story, unlocking new layers of meaning in Steinbeck's classic. Perfect for students, book clubs, and literature lovers looking to delve deeper into the mottle of emotions within the text.
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Of Mice & Men Vocabulary
Mottle • Spotted
Despair • Hopeless
Pantomime • Behaving • Mimic • Gesture
Recumbent • Lie back • Recline
Pugnacious • War-like • Aggressive
Ominous • Threatening
Decisive • Important • Determined
Derogatory • Belittling • Insulting
Grizzled • Aged • Old
Apprehensive • Hesitant • Uneasy
Disengage • Disconnect • Unlock
Complacent • Unworried • Self satisfied
Fawn • Baby Deer
Aloof • Distant • Unfriendly
Bemused • Confused • Puzzled
Crestfallen • Sad • Disappointed
Contemptuous • Disrespect
Contort • Twisted
Belligerent • Aggressive • Loud-mouth
Appraise • Evaluate • Estimate the value
Reverently • Respectfully
Reprehensible • Blame worthy
Indignation • Anger • Fury
Scoff • Make fun of • Laugh at
Morose • Sad • Depressed
Avert • Turn away • Prevent
Scornful • Disrespectful • Vengeful
Skeptical • Disbelieving • Doubtful
Derision • Mockery
Audacity What’s My Name! • Nerve • Boldness