Of Mice and Men

Mrs. Getman (United States of America)
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  1. juncture
    the shape or manner in which things come together
  2. debris
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
  3. mottled
    having spots or patches of color
  4. recumbent
    lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
  5. morosely
    in a sullen, moody manner
  6. lumber
    move heavily or clumsily
  7. brusquely
    in a blunt direct manner
  8. pantomime
    a performance using gestures and movements without words
  9. contemplate
    think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
  10. imperiously
    in a manner showing arrogant superiority
  11. anguish
    extreme distress of body or mind
  12. yammer
    talk or complain incessantly
  13. scoff
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  14. mollify
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  15. pugnacious
    ready and able to resort to force or violence
  16. gingerly
    in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy
  17. handy
    skillful at making things or doing manual tasks
  18. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  19. slough
    cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
  20. derogatory
    expressive of low opinion
  21. flounce
    walk in an emphatic or exaggerated way
  22. plaintively
    in a manner expressing sorrow
  23. decisive
    characterized by resoluteness and firmness
  24. complacently
    in a self-satisfied manner
  25. derision
    the act of treating with contempt
  26. lynch
    kill without legal sanction
  27. conceal
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  28. stride
    walk with long steps
  29. gnaw
    bite or chew on with the teeth
  30. entrance
    attract; cause to be enamored
  31. reprehensible
    bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
  32. bemused
    perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
  33. cower
    crouch or curl up
  34. regard
    the condition of being honored or respected
  35. wry
    humorously sarcastic or mocking
  36. solemnly
    in a serious and dignified manner
  37. maul
    injure badly
  38. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  39. meager
    deficient in amount or quality or extent
  40. liniment
    a topical liquid that relieves muscle stiffness and pain
  41. fawning
    attempting to win favor by flattery
  42. disarming
    act of reducing or depriving of weapons
  43. scornful
    expressing extreme contempt
  44. brutal
    resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
  45. indignation
    a feeling of righteous anger
  46. avert
    turn away or aside
  47. appraise
    consider in a comprehensive way
  48. crestfallen
    brought low in spirit
  49. jeer
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  50. hurl
    throw forcefully
  51. sullenly
    in a manner showing a brooding ill humor
  52. woe
    misery resulting from affliction
  53. console
    give moral or emotional strength to
  54. contorted
    twisted, especially as in pain or struggle
  55. writhe
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  56. muffle
    deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
  57. bewildered
    extremely confused and uncertain what to do
  58. paw
    touch clumsily
  59. cringe
    draw back, as with fear, pain, or embarrassment
  60. snivel
    cry or whine with snuffling
  61. lance
    a long pointed rod used as a weapon
  62. scud
    run or move very quickly or hastily
  63. disapprovingly
    showing disapproval
  64. haunch
    the upper thigh and back of the hip in human beings
  65. retort
    a quick reply to a question or remark
  66. belligerently
    in the manner of someone eager to fight
  67. woodenly
    without grace; rigidly
  68. monotonous
    sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
  69. craftily
    in an artful manner
  70. triumph
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
  71. dutiful
    willingly obedient out of a sense of respect
  72. jar
    move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
Created on Fri Dec 06 09:42:53 EST 2013

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