Of Mice and Men Ch. 5&6

earnest

(adj.) Serious in intention or purpose; showing depth and SINCERITY of feelings

coarse

(adj.) Of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles.

complacent

(adj.) Satisfied with a situation that should be changed or improved

writhe

(v.) to twist or bending in pain

periscope

(n.) device for seeing around obstacles; commonly found on a submarine and used to allow sailors to see above water

gingham

(n.) a clothing fabric in a plaid weave

jack-pin

(n.) removable wooden/metal pin inserted in the rails of ships to tie lines

retort

(n.) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

belligerent

(adj.) given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; (n.) one at war, one engaged in war

monotonous

(adj.) Always the same; not varying; boring.

emphasis

(n.) Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.