Chapter 2 Vocabulary Review

These flashcards cover vocabulary and their definitions from Chapter 2, helping students learn key terms associated with the text.

Bunkhouse

A simple building where ranch workers sleep.

Swamper

A handyman or cleaner on the ranch (Candy’s job).

Bridle

The headgear used to control a horse.

Graybacks

Slang for lice or tiny biting insects.

Handy

Good at fighting or physical work; skilled with one’s hands (used to describe Curley). VERY USEFUL!!!!

Bucking barley

Throwing large sacks of grain; heavy farm labor.

Peeled

Worn down, used up, or exhausted (used to describe beds and objects).

Derogatory

Insulting or disrespectful.

Contorted

Twisted or pulled out of its normal shape.

Apprehensive

Worried or nervous about something that may happen.

Skeptical

Doubting; not easily convinced.

Liniment

A medicated liquid rubbed on sore muscles.

Vials

Small glass bottles used to hold liquids.

Ominous

Hinting that something bad may happen.

Complacent

Too relaxed or confident, sometimes when danger is near.

Derision

Mockery; laughter meant to make fun of someone.

Handy

VERY useful

Brittle

Hard but easily broken; stiff or fragile.

Slough

To get rid of something, often used for killing (said about Curley’s old dog).

Profound

Deep or meaningful; showing great understanding.

Cultivator

A farming tool used to prepare soil.

Hitch

To tie or attach something, such as a horse.

Mussed

Rumpled or messy in appearance.

Rassle

Slang for 'wrestle' or struggle physically.