Of Mice and Men Vocab Flashcards
(36 cards)
What does ‘mottled’ mean?
Marked with spots or smears of color; blotchy or speckled.
What does ‘recumbent’ mean?
Lying down; in a position of rest or reclining.
What does ‘lumbered’ mean?
Moved in a slow, heavy, awkward way.
What does ‘pantomime’ mean?
A dramatic gesture without words; to express through exaggerated movements.
What does ‘imperiously’ mean?
In a commanding, arrogant, or domineering manner.
What does ‘yammered’ mean?
Talked persistently and loudly; made a repetitive or whining noise.
What does ‘mollified’ mean?
Soothed someone’s anger or anxiety; calmed down.
What does ‘pugnacious’ mean?
Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressive.
What does ‘gingerly’ mean?
With great care or caution; delicately.
What does ‘flounced’ mean?
Moved in an exaggerated or impatient way, often to express anger or frustration.
What does ‘decisive’ mean?
Able to make decisions quickly and firmly; conclusive.
What does ‘complacently’ mean?
In a self-satisfied or unconcerned way; showing lack of awareness to potential danger.
What does ‘derision’ mean?
Ridicule or mockery; contemptuous laughter.
What does ‘stride’ mean?
A long, confident step; to walk with long, purposeful steps.
What does ‘gnawing’ mean?
Persistently troubling or worrying; also, chewing repeatedly.
What does ‘entranced’ mean?
Filled with wonder or delight; completely absorbed or fascinated.
What does ‘reprehensible’ mean?
Deserving blame or criticism; morally wrong.
What does ‘bemused’ mean?
Confused, puzzled, or lost in thought.
What does ‘cowering’ mean?
Cringing or crouching in fear.
What does ‘regarded’ mean?
Looked at attentively or thoughtfully.
What does ‘wryly’ mean?
In a dry or sarcastic manner; with ironic humor.
What does ‘meager’ mean?
Lacking in quantity or quality; insufficient.
What does ‘disarming’ mean?
Having the effect of calming hostility or suspicion; charming.
What does ‘averted’ mean?
Turned away; avoided.
