Of Mice and Men Vocab

Aloof (adj)

Removed or to be distant physically or emotionally

Anguish (noun)

Serve mental or physical suffering

Apprehension (noun)

Fear or anxiety about the future

contemplate (verb)

To view or think for a long time

crestfallen (adj)

Sad or disappointed

dejected (adj)

Low in spirits or downcast

derision (noun)

mocking ridicule or contempt

derogatory (adj)

Expressive of a low opinion or insulting

indignation (noun)

Righteous anger at unfair treatment

mollify (verb)

to soothe/calm anger or anxiety

monotonous (adj)

Boringly repetitive unvarying

morose (adj)

gloomy and sullen

ominous (adj)

giving the impression something bad is coming

pugnacious (adj)

eager to fight or argue

receptive (adj)

willing to listen or accept suggestions

reluctant (adj)

hesitant or unwilling

reprehensible (adj)

deserving reprehension or blame

Woe (noun)

great sorrow or distress

writhe (verb)

to twist in pain or discomfort