Of Mice and Men- Chapter 1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Mottled
Spotted or blotched in coloring
Junctures
Something by which two things are joined
Recumbent
Lying down; reclining; leaning
Pantomime
The art or techniques or conveying emotions, actions, feelings etc., by gestures without speech
Unslung
Removed from being slung
Bindle
A bundle, usually of bedding and other possessions
Morosely
Gloomily or sullenly ill-humored
Periscope
Optical instrument for viewing objects that are above level of direct sight
Reluctantly
Unwillingly; disinclined
Bucking
To throw or attempt to throw
Brusquely
Abrupt in manner; blunt; rough
Contemplated
To consider; think fully or deeply about
Dejectedly
Depressed in spirits; disheartened
Elaborate
Worked out with great care and nicety of detail; executed with great minuteness
Mimicking
To imitate or copy in speech, action, etc. often playfully or derisively
Anguished
Excruciating or acute distress, suffering or pain
Gestured
Movement of the body that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.
Droned
In a dull, low, monotonous buzz
Lumbered
To heap together in disorder
Glimmer
To appear faintly