Of Mice and Men

Vocabulary

Opine

to express or have an opinion

indignation

Anger due to unfair treatment

Opulence

Wealth, luxury

Scoff 

Speak towards someone in a derisive or mocking way 

Crestfallen

sad and disappointed

Sumptuous 

Splendid; expensive looking 

fervent

displaying passionate intensity

Obstinate

stubborn, unbending, inflexible

Grotesque

Repulsively ugly or distorted

Incredulous 

Unbelieving, doubtful, cynical 

Retort

A sharp reply

Writhe

To squirm, twist, or contort

Aloof

Distant, unfriendly, not forthcoming 

Plaintive

Mournful, sad

Conscientious

Diligent; describes someone trying to do right

Contemptuous 

Scornful, disdainful, disrespectful 

Languid

Relaxed, lethargic, slow-moving

Levity

Humor, light-heartedness

Supercilious

Arrogant, conceited

Vitality

An energetic or strong state; liveliness

Poignant

Evoking sadness or regret; sad

Nebulous

Hazy, vague, cloudy

Meretricious

Flashy but cheap; gilded

Platonic 

Intimate and affectionate but not sexual;(like sibling love)

Magnanimous

Generous or forgiving, especially to those with less power

Fortuitous

Lucky, fortunate

Morbid

Grisly, gruesome

Superfluous 

Extra, unnecessary 

Mollify

To calm or pacify

Pugnacious

Quarrelsome; combative, quick to fight