Of Mice and Men Chs. 4-6

mauled

(v.) to beat or knock about, handle roughly; to mangle; (n.) a heavy hammer

meager

(adj.) poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin, slight

disarming

(adj.) charming, tending to get rid of unfriendliness or suspicion

sullen

(adj) silent or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or resentment; slow moving, sluggish, gloomy

appraised

(verb.) evaluated; judged; to assess the value or quality of something/someone

writhe

(v.) to make twisting or turning movements in a way that suggests pain or struggle

bewildered

(adj.) completely puzzled or confused; perplexed

snivel

(verb).to weep or cry with sniffling; to whine

retort

(verb)To respond critically or sarcastically; to reply swiftly

belligerent

(adj.) given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; (n.) one at war, one engaged in war

indignation

(noun) anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

averted

(verb) to turn away or aside

dutifully

(adj.) in an obedient manner; without protest; behaving respectfully

scornful

(adj.) feeling or expressing contempt or derision; expressing open dislike

The stray dog was ___________________ by a wild animal, leaving it with deep scratches and wounds that needed urgent medical attention.

mauled

The family's dinner was ____________________, consisting of only a small piece of bread and a thin soup, barely enough to satisfy their hunger.

meager

Her ____________________ smile made everyone relax, even though they had initially felt nervous about meeting someone so influential.

disarming

After losing the championship game, Jake sat in the corner with a(n) ___________________ expression, refusing to talk to anyone.

sullen

The jeweler _____________________ the necklace carefully, checking every detail to determine its value before making an offer.

appraised

The injured snake began to ________________ in pain, twisting and turning as it struggled to escape.

writhe

She looked completely _______________________ when the teacher asked her to solve the problem on the board, unsure of what to do next.

bewildered

He began to _______________ quietly after being scolded, wiping away the tears that ran down his cheeks.

snivel

"I wasn't the one who forgot the keys," she replied with a sharp ________________, clearly annoyed by his accusation.

retort

Mark's ____________________ attitude made the argument worse; he clenched his fists and raised his voice, ready to pick a fight over the smallest disagreement.

belligerent

She felt a surge of ___________________ when she was unfairly blamed for something she didn't do, her face turning red with anger at the injustice.

indignation

He _____________________ his eyes when the teacher called on him, staring at the floor to avoid making eye contact and hoping not to be noticed.

averted

She ____________________ finished her chores, sweeping the floor and washing the dishes without being asked, just as she had promised her parents.

dutifully

Her _____________________ laugh made it clear she thought the idea was foolish, her tone dripping with disdain as she dismissed the suggestion with a wave of her hand.

scornful