Of Mice And Men Flashcards
(29 cards)
Aloof
Distant, cold or detached in manner
Apprehension
Fearful expectation or anticipation
Belligerent
Characteristics of an enemy or one eager to fight
Cesspool
A covered cistern of waste water and sewage
Contemplate
Think intently and at length as for spiritual purposes
crestfallen
brought low in spirit
derision
the act of treating with contempt
derogatory
expressive of low opinion
drone
make a monotonous low dull sound
fawning
attempting to win favor by flattery
indignation
Strong displeasure
liniment
a topical liquid that relieves muscle stiffness and pain
maul
injure badly
mollify
cause to be more favorably inclined
monotonous
sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
morose
showing a brooding ill humor
mottled
having spots or patches of color
ominous
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
pantomime
a performance using gestures and movements without words
receptive
Open to someone’s idea
pugnacious
ready and able to resort to force or violence
recumbent
lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
reprehensible
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
reverence
reverence
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
