Vocab Checkpoint #4

abstruse

It is not clear what is different about Lennie, but we can assume he is not mentally-well.

badger

George constantly bothers Lennie by checking what Lennie has in his pocket.

Catharsis

For the ranch hands, getting the chance to go into town and visit a cat-house is their therapy and release from stress.

deft

Because of Lennie's size and strength, he is skillful with his physical-being.

Emulate

Lennie wants to be just like George and does everything he asks.

Giddy

Lennie is filled with excitement when he thinks of the rabbits he will get to tend.

languish

Curley's wife's dream begin to die when she chose a life of being a house-wife to Curley.

oblique

Crooks' back is not straight due to an accident earlier in life.

plight

The reader can predict early in OMAM, that George choosing to take care of Lennie may result in a life of crisis and obstacles.

wrest

George would often have to forcefully pull away mice from Lennie.

affinity

Lennie has a natural liking for petting soft things.

asunder

Lennie's lack of awareness of his actions begins to asunder his relationship with George.

chasm

The hiding spot George has Lennie memorize is near water and a dip or separation in land.

disparage

Curley discourages his wife to have her own friends and her own identity, which leaves her lonely.

entombed

Curley's wife gave up her hopes and dreams and now feels isolated or enclosed in her life on the ranch.

gloat

Curley wants to appear better than other men, so he likes to take pleasure in bragging about himself.

incongruous

There is unparalleled characteristics between George and Lennie.

penitent

Candy shows sadness and regret for letting someone else put his dog down.

quixotic

George and Lennie have an idealistic dream for their future.

verbatim

George tries to teach Lennie to repeat his words exactly so he doesn't get them in trouble.