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Of Mice And Men Vocab
Mahlen
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English
9th Grade
01/13/2009

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Bindle
Definition
a bundle, as of bedding, carried by a hobo
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jack (slang)
Definition
money
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morosely
Definition
sullenly, melancholy; gloomy
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pantomine
Definition
"telling" a story through bodily movement only
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droned
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to speak in persistently dull or monotonus tone
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contemplated
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to view or consider with continued attention; meditate on
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swamper
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handyman; someone who performs odd jobs-refers to Candy
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tick
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mattress covering
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stable buck
Definition
a stable where horses are kept. A "buck" in this case is a derogatory word for a black man.
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skinner
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a mule driver
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cesspool
Definition
a pit for retaining sediment from drain or sewage
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ominously
Definition
portending evil or harm; forehoding, threatening
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pugnacious
Definition
inclined to quarral or fight
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derogatory
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to lessen the merit or rep of someone
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mollified
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to soften in feeling or temper
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derision
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an object of ridicule
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receptive
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willing or inclined to recieve suggestions
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reprehensible
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deserving of reprof, rebuke; blameworthy
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reverence
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a feeling of deep respect tinged with awe
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aloof
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reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested
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apprehension
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anticipation of adversity or misfortune, suspicion of fear
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indignation
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strong displeasure of something, considered unjust, offensive, insulting or baise, righteous anger
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crestfallen
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dejected, disprited, discouraged
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woe
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grievous distress, affliction, or trouble
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writhed
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to twist th body about, or squirm,as in pain etc
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belligerently
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of warlike character
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monotonous
Definition
lacking variety
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