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Explore a range of emotional states and behaviors with vocabulary from Of Mice & Men. Delve into themes of hope, despair, aggression, and more through words like "ominous," "contemptuous," and "reverently."
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Of Mice & Men Vocabulary
Mottle • Spotted
Despair • Hopeless
Pantomime • Behaving • Mimic • Gesture
Recumbent • Lie back • Recline
Pugnacious • War-like • Aggressive
Ominous • Threatening
Decisive • Important • Determined
Derogatory • Belittling • Insulting
Grizzled • Aged • Old
Apprehensive • Hesitant • Uneasy
Disengage • Disconnect • Unlock
Complacent • Unworried • Self satisfied
Fawn • Baby Deer
Aloof • Distant • Unfriendly
Bemused • Confused • Puzzled
Crestfallen • Sad • Disappointed
Contemptuous • Disrespect
Contort • Twisted
Belligerent • Aggressive • Loud-mouth
Appraise • Evaluate • Estimate the value
Reverently • Respectfully
Reprehensible • Blame worthy
Indignation • Anger • Fury
Scoff • Make fun of • Laugh at
Morose • Sad • Depressed
Avert • Turn away • Prevent
Scornful • Disrespectful • Vengeful
Skeptical • Disbelieving • Doubtful
Derision • Mockery
Audacity What’s My Name! • Nerve • Boldness