Of Mice and Men Vocabulary

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers terms from the novel 'Of Mice and Men' as presented in the lecture notes, including parts of speech and specific definitions from the text.

juncture (Noun)

1. A point of time 2. Joint or connection

mottled (Adjective)

marked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors

recumbent (Adjective)

Leaning, resting, lying down

brusquely (Adverb)

1. Short and abrupt 2. blunt in manner or speech often to the point of ungracious harshness

scoff (Noun, Verb)

Noun: an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt; Verb: to show contempt by derisive acts or language

laden (adjective)

carrying a large load or burden : heavily or abundantly loaded usually used with with

scourge (Noun, Verb)

Noun: an instrument of punishment or criticism; Verb: flog or whip

pugnacious (Adjective)

having a quarrelsome or combative nature

derision (Noun)

a. the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt b. a state of being laughed at or ridiculed : a state of being derided

indignation (Noun)

anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

jeer (Verb, Noun)

Verb: to speak or cry out with derision or mockery; Noun: a mocking and insulting remark or sound

snivel (Verb)

Verb: to speak or act in a whining, sniffling, tearful, or weakly emotional manner

imperiously (Adverb)

In an arrogant, domineering manner

mollified (Verb)

To soothe in temper or disposition

plaintively (Adverb)

expressive of suffering or woe

complacently (Adverb)

In a manner marked by satisfaction with the status quo especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies

reprehensible (Adjective)

worthy of or deserving reproach or blame

bemused (Adjective, Verb)

Adjective: suffering from mental confusion; Verb: To hold the attention of

liniment (Noun)

a liquid that is rubbed on your skin to relieve pain or stiffness in your muscles

scudded (Verb)

to move or run swiftly especially as if driven forward

belligerently (Adverb)

In way inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness