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Of Mice and Men Vocabulary
Of Mice and Men Vocabulary
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English
9th Grade
12/02/2012

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bindle
Definition
bundle; bag with possessions, usually carried by a hobo.
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imperious
Definition
domineering in a haughtly manner; dictorial; over bearing
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juncture
Definition
a point of time, especially one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances.
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lumber
Definition
that way of walking
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morose
Definition
gloomy or sullenly ill-humored, a person or mood, characterized by or expressing gloom.
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yammer
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to whine or complain
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apprhensive
Definition
uneasy or  fearful of somehting that might happen.
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pugnacious
Definition
inclined to quarrel or fight readily
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derogatory
Definition
tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a peroson or thing
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skeptical
Definition
having or showing doubt
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bristle
Definition
one of the short, stiff, coarse hairs of certain animals
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complacent
Definition
pleased, especially by ones self or one's merits, advantages, situation...
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plaintive
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expressing sorrow or melancoly; mournful
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bemused
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bewindered or confused
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cower
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to crouch, as in fear or shame
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reprehensible
Definition
deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy
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scuttle
Definition
a deep bucket for carring coal; run, scurry
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derision
Definition
ridicule; mockery
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wry
Definition
abnormally bent or turned to one side
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welter
Definition
to roll; to toss; or heave; as waves or the sea
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aloof
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indifferent; reserved
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appraise
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to estimate the monetary value of; determining the worth of something
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brutal
Definition
savage, cruel, inhuman
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crestfalled
Definition
dejected; discouraged
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disarming
Definition
removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion; being charming
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indignation
Definition
strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting; righteous anger.
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scrutinize
Definition
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention
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contempt
Definition
the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile or worthless
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scorn
Definition
the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable
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gingham
Definition
light weight plain-woven cotton cloth, typically checked in white and a bold color 
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sullen
Definition
bad tempered and sulky; gloomy
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belligerent
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hostile and aggressive
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