Of Mice and Men (2)

ominous

(adj/adv) giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is about to happen

slough

(verb) to kick out, shed, or remove OR to shed or remove a layer of dead skin

apprehensive

(adj) anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

bleat

(verb) make a cry, particularly by a sheep or goat

champ

(verb) to bite or chew noisily, especially while eating.

meager

(adj) lacking in quantity or quality

contemptuous

(adj) showing a strong dislike or lack of respect for someone or something

indignation/indignant

(noun/adj) a feeling of anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

writhe

(verb) to twist and turn the body, often in pain or discomfort.

contort

(verb) to twist or bend out of normal shape,

bewildered

(adj) confused or perplexed

monotonous

(adj) dull, boring, tedious, and reptitous

reprehensible

(ad) deserving of blame

cower

(verb) to crouch down in fear

wry

(adj) using or expressing dry, especially mocking

brusque

(adj) (in speech or in manner) abruptly