Mice and Men Vocab.

Morosely

Having a sullen and gloomy disposition (miserably, gloomily, joylessly)

Brusquely

Acting or speaking in an abrupt manner (abruptly, bluntly, snappily)

Scoff

Speak to someone or something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way ( sneer, snarl, mock)

Relish

to be pleased or gratified by/ strong liking (delight, satisfaction, pleasure)

Mollified

Appears the anger or anxiety of (someone) (eased, soothed, appeased)

Derogatory

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude (insulting, uncomplimentary, disparaging)

Derision

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery (joke, target, fool)

Deliberate

To weigh the pros and cons, ponder, or consult formally with others before making a decision (debate, weigh, contemplate)

Subsided

Become less intense, violent, or severe (eased, declined, diminished)

Mauled

(Of an animal) wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing/ to abuse physically (attacked, clawed, mishandled)

Disarming

Having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm (winning, charming, persuasive)

Scornful

Feeling or expressing contempt or derision (contemptuous, cruel, disdainful)

Contemptuously

In a scornful way that shows disdain (nastily, spitefully, viciously)

Ego

A person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance (pride, confidence, self-regard)

Contorted

Twisted or bent out of the normal shape (deformed, warped, disfigured)

Conscious

Aware of and responding to one’s surroundings (aware, sensible, mindful)