Of Mice And Men Vocab (ELA, 2024, Test on November 21st).

OMAM VOCAB

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun, providing more detail about its characteristics

Ex: The girl has a big hat; The mottled bear went off to sleep.

Verb

A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

Ex: Jennifer walked to the store; The adult mollified the child.

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often ending in -ly; it provides information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens

Ex: She quickly ran to the bus; He imperiously chatted about his business plans.

Noun

A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. It serves as the subject or object in a sentence

Ex: I was filled with derision; The spoiled child sputtered in indignation.

Mottled (adjective)

marked with spots of different color

 Lumbered (verb)

moved clumsily or heavily

Brusquely (adverb)

speaking in an abrupt, angry, or blunt manner

Imperiously (adverb)

in an arrogant or domineering way

Scoff (verb)

to make fun of; tease or ridicule (use with “at” – scoff at ______)

Mollified (verb)

soothed; calmed

Pugnacious (adjective)

quick to argue or fight

Gingerly (adverb)

very carefully

Plaintively (adverb)

in a sorrowful way; mournfully

Derision (noun)

ridicule; mockery

Bemused (adjective)

to be confused or puzzled

Mauled (verb)

badly injured or battered

Meager (adjective)

lacking in quantity or quality

Indignation (noun)

anger about an unfairness or injustice

Reprehensible (adjective)

highly unacceptable; deserving criticism