Of Mice and Men Vocab

belligerently

in a mean, aggressive, or ready-to-fight way

bemused

confused or puzzled

brusquely

in a blunt, short, or rude way

complacently

in a self-satisfied, unconcerned way

contemptuously

with deep disrespect or disgust

cowering

shrinking back in fear

crestfallen

very disappointed or sad

derogatory

insulting or disrespectful

disarming

removing suspicion or fear; making someone feel more comfortable

dutifully

doing what you are expected to do

earnestly

seriously and sincerely

gingerly

very carefully

imperiously

in a bossy, demanding way

jarred

shocked or disturbed suddenly

jeering

making fun of in a mocking way

meager

very small or not enough

morosely

sadly and gloomily

ominously

in a threatening, scary way

plaintively

in a sad, begging, or longing way

profound

very deep or serious

recumbent

lying down

refute

to prove something is wrong

relish

to really enjoy

reprehensible

very wrong or shameful

simple

easy or plain

sniveled

cried or complained in a weak way

solemnly

in a serious, respectful way

substantiate

to prove something is true

surly

rude and bad-tempered

writhed

twisted or squirmed (usually in pain or discomfort)