Vocabulary from 'Of Mice and Men'

A collection of vocabulary words from 'Of Mice and Men' along with their definitions to prepare for the upcoming vocabulary test.

Morosely (Synonym: Sullenly)

In a sullen, gloomy manner.

Elaborate (Synonym: Detailed)

Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated.

Yammered (Synonym: Whined)

To make a loud and repeated noise; to complain or whine persistently.

Mollified (Synonym: Appeased)

To calm or soothe someone's feelings or temper.

Pugnacious (Synonym: Quarrelsome)

Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

Ominously (Synonym: Threateningly)

In a way that suggests something bad is going to happen.

Flounced (Synonym: Stormed)

To move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner.

Entranced (Synonym: Captivated)

Filled with wonder and delight; fascinated.

Reprehensible (Synonym: Blameworthy)

Deserving of condemnation or punishment; morally wrong.

Wryly (Synonym: Ironically)

In a way that shows dry, especially mocking humor.

Apprehension (Synonym: Anxiety)

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Contemptuously (Synonym: Scornfully)

In a scornful or disdainful manner.

Crestfallen (Synonym: Dejected)

Feeling sad and disappointed.

Complacently (Synonym: Smugly)

In a self-satisfied manner.

Contorted (Synonym: Twisted)

Twisted or distorted in a violent manner.

Bewildered (Synonym: Puzzled)

Confused and puzzled.

Sulkily (Synonym: Grumpily)

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