Of Mice and Men Vocab

morose

having a gloomy disposition; expressive of gloom

drone

to talk persistently dull or monotonous tone

brusque

short, abrupt, or blunt in manner of speech, often to the point of harshness

pugnacious

having a quarrelsome or combative nature

mollified

soothed in temper or mood

derision

the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt or dislike for someone or something

reverence

respect or honor felt or shown to someone or something

aloof

removed or distant in interest or feeling

indignation

anger that is aroused by something perceived as being unfair, unworthy, or mean

crestfallen

dejected; feeling let down; having a hanging head

writhe

to twist and turn in pain

belligerently

in an aggressive or hostile way

disarming

capable of removing hostility or suspicion by being charming

fawning

exhibiting affection or attempting to please; seeking favor by flattery

appraise

to evaluate officially; to estimate the importance or quality of

liniment

a medicinal fluid or balm rubbed into the skin to soothe pain or reduce stiffness

ominously

in a way that foreshadows evil; in a way that indicates something to be an omen (a bad sign)

reprehensible

deserving of criticism or blame

monotonous

of one unvarying tone, without differences in pitch or intensity

mottled

spotted or blotched in coloring