Hillbrook 7 Of Mice and Men Words
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Juncture | Noun. 1. a particular point in time 2. a point where two things come together |
| Debris | Noun. 1. the fragments/pieces of something that has broken down 2. scattered pieces of something |
| Mottled | Adj. 1. spotted or blotched in color |
| Recumbent | Adj. 1. in a reclining, resting position 2. characterized by lying down |
| Morose | Adj. 1. gloomy or sad |
| Brusque | Adj. 1. blunt and rude in manner, especially in terms of how one speaks or acts |
| Imperious | Adj. 1. arrogant, in terms of how one treats others 2. characterized by bossing others around and giving them orders |
| Scoff | V. 1. to mock or ridicule 2. to reject something quickly by dismissing it |
| Mollify | V. 1. to reduce, soothe, or calm, as in terms of one's mood or state of mind |
| Pugnacious | Adj. 1. Aggressive in nature 2. Given to fighting easily |
| Gingerly | Adj. 1. with great care or caution |
| Ominous | Adj. 1. indicating something bad or harmful is about to happen 2. threatening evil or danger |
| Plaintive | Adj. 1. expressing sadness 2. mournful, in terms of behavior or expression |
| Derision | Noun 1. mockery or ridicule |
| Bemuse | V. 1. to confuse or bewilder |
| Reprehensible | Adj. 1. deserving blame or criticism 2. highly unacceptable in nature |
| Crestfallen | Adj. 1. dejected or discouraged 2. strongly disappointed |
| Complacency | Noun 1. a feeling of self satisfaction with oneself IN SPITE of flaws, lack of effort, or potential dangers (this is a NEGATIVE term) |
| Sullen | Adj. 1. gloomy in nature or mood 2. silently resentful or irritated about something |
| Snivel | V. 1. to whine or cry, especially while sniffling |
| Fawning | Adj. 1. attempting to please others/make them like you through flattery, kindness, and favors |
| Indignation | N. 1. strong displeasure about something that is considered unfair, unjust, or insulting |
| Derogatory | Adj. 1. insulting or disrespectful in nature, as in a _________ remark 2. critical and/or belittling in nature |
| Con-/Co-/Com- | Latin root with, together |
| Plac- | Latin root to please, to calm |
| De- | Latin root from, away from |
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