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Of Mice and Men Vocabulary

Published on Nov 24, 2015

Visual vocabulary for chapters 1 & 2 of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

juncture

the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

recumbent

lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

scowl

frown with displeasure
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periscope

an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
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pantomime

a performance using gestures and body movements without words
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contemplate

    consider as a possibility

anguish

extreme mental distress
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laden

filled with a great quantity

peer

look searchingly
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mollify

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
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pugnacious

ready and able to resort to force or violence

gingerly

    with extreme care or delicacy

ominous

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

derogatory

expressive of low opinion
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plaintive

expressing sorrow
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contort

twist and press out of shape
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rouge

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

complacently

in a self-satisfied manner
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muse

reflect deeply on a subject
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dignity

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
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precede

move ahead of others (in time or space)