Vocabulary Terms for of Mice and Men

Vocabulary Terms for Of Mice and Men

1. Scourge – a person or thing that causes great trouble (curse)

1. Pugnacious – eager or quick to argue, quarrel or fight (aggressive)

1. Skeptical – not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations (doubtful)

1. Ominous – giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen (threatening)

1. Derogatory – showing a critical or disrespectful attitude (insulting)

1. Contorted – twist or bent out of its normal shape (warp)

1. Apprehensive – anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen (scared)

1. Profound – demanding deep study or thought (deep-seated)

1. Complacent – showing smug or uncritical satisfaction for oneself or one’s achievements (gloating)

1. Derision – contemptuous ridicule or mockery (insults)

1. Reprehensible – to deserve scolding (despicable)

1. Solemn – not cheerful or smiling, serious (formal)

1. Aloof – not friendly or forthcoming (detached)

1. Sullen – bad-tempered, sulky, moody (gloomy)

1. Contempt – the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration (disrespect)

1. Indignation – anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

1. Console –to comfort someone at a time of grief

1. Earnest – resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction (sincere)

1. Belligerent – hostile and aggressive

1. Dutiful – conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one’s duty (obedient)

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