Of Mice and Men Vocabulary #16-30 Flashcards
1
Q
Mollified
A
calmed in intensity, temper or feeling
2
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Pugnacious
A
inclined to fighting
3
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Gingerly
A
with great care or delicacy
4
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Slough
A
to discard as undesirable or unfavorable, get rid of
4
Q
Derogatory
A
downgrade someone’s position
5
Q
Plaintively
A
expressive of sorrow
6
Q
Contorted
A
twisted or sprained out of shape
7
Q
Apprehensive
A
fearful or uneasy anticipation of the future; dread
8
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Complacently
A
self-satisfied and unconcerned
9
Q
Derision
A
mock or ridicule
10
Q
Scuttled
A
to scrap or discard
11
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Reprehensible
A
deserving of blame
12
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Bemused
A
Confused
13
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Scornful
A
Feeling disgust towards something/someone
14
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Dignity
A
Being worthy of honor
