Of Mice and Men Chapter 1-4 Vocab

Recumbent

lying down…in botany (plant science): growing close to the ground

Bindle

a cloth or blanket tied around a small collection of clothes or possessions, traditionally carried on the end of a stick by someone who has no home and travels from place to place

Morosely

in a sullen way, gloomily

Timidly

in a manner that shows a lack of courage or confidence

Resignedly

in a manner that shows acceptance of something unpleasant or inevitable

Brusquely

in a blunt, curt, or abrupt manner, often implying rudeness or a lack of politeness

Pantomime

a dramatic or exaggerated entertainment or expression, using gestures (mime)

Imperiously

in a domineering, arrogant, or overbearing manner

Dejectedly

in a manner that shows unhappiness, disappointment, or a lack of hope

Anguished

experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or suffering

Apprehensive

in a worried or fearful way

Bridled

show one's resentment or anger by throwing up the head and drawing in the chin

Complacently

in a self-satisfied or unconcerned manner, unaware of potential problems

Decisive

having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; resolute; firm (of mind)

Derogatory

critical or disrespectful, meant to harm the dignity of another

Flounced

moved in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner

Mollified

reduced in anger or anxiety

Ominously

in a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen

Plaintively

sounding sad and mournful

Pugnacious

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

Skeptically

in a doubtful or hesitant manner

Slough

shed or remove (a layer of dead skin) :: in this context = fire someone (at work) or kick a person out

Derision

ridicule; mockery

Subdued

under control; softened or made less

Raptly

with the attention completely engaged

Reprehensible

disgraceful; shameful

Bemused

lost in thought (under the influence of a muse)

Wryly

in a mocking, sarcastic way

Mauled

wounded by scratching or tearing flesh

Aloof

not friendly; cool and distant

Meager

lacking in quantity or quality; lean, thin

Fawning

displaying exaggerated flattery or affection; seeking to please others, often by sacrificing one's own needs, to gain approval or avoid conflict

Scornful

expressing disgust or derision

Sullen

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy

Contemptuously

in a scornful, hateful way that shows disdain

Indignation

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment (you think your dignity has been attacked)

Ego

your "filter"; the part of the psyche that mediates between the individual's desires (id) and the constraints of the external world (superego)

Averted

turned away (one's eyes or thoughts)