1. Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Definitions

2. Of Mice and Men Definitions for Chapters 1 & 2 1.Junctures: N – Where two points come together (Intersection) 2. Recumbent: Adj – Still; without movement (Inactive) 3.Pantomime: N – Communication by means of gesture, facial expression. (Mime)

3. Chapters 1 & 2 4. Imperiously: Adv – Arrogantly domineering. (Overbearing) 5. Morosely: Adv- Sullenly, melancholy or ill- humored. (Gloomy) 6. Mollified: Adj- Soothed (Pacified) 7. Ominously: Adv – In a threatening way (Menacing)

4. Chapters 1 & 2 8. Absorbedly: Adv – Involving the full attention of; sucked up or engaged in (Engrossed) 9. Contorted: Adj – Twisted in a violent manner (Distorted) 10. Apprehensive: Adj – Anxious, fearful. (Afraid)

5. Chapters 3 & 4 1. Derision: N – The use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt. (Joke) 2. Scuttled: V – To walk in short steps (Scampered) 3. Sarcastically: Adv – Taunting (Jeering) 4. Raptly: Adv – Wholly absorbed; transported with strong emotion (Enraptured)

6. Chapters 3 & 4 5. Reprehensible: Adj – Worthy of or deserving disapproval (Criticize) 6. Mauled: V or Adj - To handle roughly (Beat, Bruise, Mangle) 7. Fawning: V – Seeking favor by flattery or exaggerated attention. (Kissing up) 8. Sullenness: N – Gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed (Gloomy, morose)

7. Chapters 3 & 4 9. Contemptuously: Adv – Lack of respect or reverence for something. (Scornful) 10. Averted: V- To turn away or aside (as the eyes) in avoidance. (Avoid)

8. Chapters 5 & 6 1. Jeering: V- To ridicule or mock. (Taunt) 2. Consoled: V- To alleviate the grief or sense of loss (Comfort) 3. Discontent: N – Feeling of dissatisfaction with one’s possessions, status, or situation. (Unhappy)

9. Chapters 5 & 6 4. Mottled: Adj- A colored spot; a surface having colored spots or blotches (Stain) 5. Scudded: V- To move or run swiftly especially as if driven forward. (EX: A gust of wind scudded through the trees) 6. Gingham: N – A clothing fabric, usually of yarn-dyed cotton, in plain weave; striped cloth. (Clothing)

10. Chapters 5 & 6 7. Haunches: N – The hind pair of legs of a quadruped 8. Belligerently: Adv – Inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness (hostility)