Of mice and men vocab

Recumbent

Lying down, reclining, or leaning back.

Indicated

Pointed out or shown.

Morosely

Sullen, gloomy, ill-humored

Dejectedly

In a depressed, downcast, or dispirited way.

Imperiously

In a domineering, arrogant, or dictatorial manner.

Mollified

Soothed, appeased, or softened in temper.

Pugnacious

Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

Derogatory

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Apprehensive

Anxious or fearful that something bad will happen.

Plaintively

In a sad, mournful, or sorrowful manner

Receptive

Willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas.

Derision

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

Subdued

Brought under control, quieted, or softened.

Precede

To go before

Reprehensible

Deserving censure or condemnation; blameworthy.

Aloof

Emotionally removed or distant

Indignation

Anger or annoyance provoked by unfair treatment.

Accumulated

To gather or pile up, especially little by little

Averted

To turn away (one's eyes or thoughts).

Disarming

Allaying suspicion or hostility, inspiring confidence.

Woe

Great sorrow, grief, or serious trouble

Belligerently

In a hostile, aggressive, or warlike manner.

Complacently

In a pleased or self-satisfied way

Monotonous

Lacking in variety; spoking in unvarying tone.

Gingham

A fabric of a distinct checked/striped pattern

Haunches

The fleshy part of the body that includes the hips and thighs of an animal

Rejection

The dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, or person.

crestfallen

Sad and disappointed; dejected.

Jeering

The act of laughing at, making rude remarks to mock