Of Mice and Men vocabulary list

Vocab practice

Scowl

to look angry or threatening; to glare.

Cringe

To crouch in fear; to shrink away; to wince

Brusquely

Abruptly; violently; bluntly

Pugnacious

Aggressive; quick to fight

Contemplate

To consider as a possibility

Contorted

Twisted out of shape

Belligerently

In a hostile manner; violently; aggressive

Receptive

Ready to listen; open

Aloof

Unfriendly; distant; reserved

Bemused

Puzzled; bewildered; confused