Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Vocabulary Preview
pantomime (noun)-using gestures or body movements to communicate, no words spoken Ex: Lennie made an elaborate pantomime of innocence.
contemplate-(verb)-to consider thoughtfully, to think carefully Ex: Lennie contemplated running for his freedom.
anguish (adj.)- physical or mental pain Ex: George looked across the fire at Lennie’s anguished face then looked ashamedly at the fire.
morose- (adj.)-moody, gloomy Ex: After getting yelled at, Lennie stared morosely into the water.
recumbent (adj.)- representing something lying down Ex: The recumbent limbs arched over the pool of water.