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Vocabulary – Chapters 1 and 2
Of Mice and Men Vocabulary – Chapters 1 and 2
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Juncture (n.) the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
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Recumbent (adj.) lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
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Periscope (n.) an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
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Pantomime (n.) a performance using gestures and body movements without words
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Contemplate (v.) Consider; ponder
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Irrigation (n.) supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc.
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Anguish (n.) extreme mental distress
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Laden (adj.) filled with a great quantity
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Mollify (v.) To lessen the anger of
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Pugnacious (adj.) ready and able to resort to force or violence
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Gingerly (adj.) Carefully, delicately
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Ominous (adj.) Dark; threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
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Derogatory (adj.) Critical or disrespectful; inappropriate; belittling
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Plaintive (adj.) Expressing sorrow
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Contort (v.) To twist or bend out of normal shape
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Rouged (v.) Colored red or pink (i.e. lipstick, blush)
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Complacently (adv.) In a self-satisfied (conceited, arrogant) manner
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Muse (v.) To reflect deeply on a subject
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Dignity (n.) the quality of being worthy of approval or respect
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Precede (v.) To move ahead; to come before
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