Of Mice and Men Chapter 1-3 Vocab

Of Mice and Men Chapters 1-3 Vocabulary List

Recumbent

lying down, prostrate

morosely

sullen, ill-tempered

brusquely

abrupt in speech or manner

imperiously

assuming authority without justification, arrogant

relish

great enjoyment

pugnacious

eager to argue or fight, combative

gingerly

in a careful or cautious manner

ominous

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

derogatory

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

flounce 

to move in an exaggerated way, usually out of anger or impatience

profound

a quality of great intensity

muse

to consider something thoughtfully

derision

ridicule or mockery

receptive

to be open to new ideas or change

reprehensible

deserving of blame or strong criticism

bemused

puzzled, confused, or bewildered

cowering

shrinking in fear

solemnly

serious and dignified

setting

time and place of a story

direct characterization

the author specifically reveals traits about the character in a direct, straightforward manner

indirect characterization

the writer shows the character’s personality through speech, actions, and appearance

foreshadowing

a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story

conflict

a struggle or opposition

dialogue 

conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play or movie