Of Mice And Men

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Monotonous

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dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

"His voice was monotonous, had no emphasis" (24).

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Pugnacious

Back 2

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

"Curley's glance was at once calculating and pugnacious"

(18).

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Ominous

Back 3

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

"George was watching the door. He said ominously..." (27).

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Debris

Back 4

scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed.

"Carrying in their lower leaf junctures the debris of the winter's flooding." (9)

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Contempt

Back 5

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

disregard for something that should be taken into account.

the offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law and its officers.

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Belligerent

Back 6

hostile and aggressive.

"Now Lennie retorted belligerently" (102).

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Juncture

Back 7

a particular point in events or time.

a place where things join.

" carrying in their lower leaf junctures the debris of the winter's flooding"(21).

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Mollify

Back 8

appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).

reduce the severity of (something); soften.

"said George, slightly mollified"(13).

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Brusque

Back 9

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

"he said brusquely"(15).

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Skeptical

Back 10

relating to the theory that certain knowledge is impossible.

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

"'Well Curley's pretty handy,' the swamped said skeptically"

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Skeptical

Back 11

relating to the theory that certain knowledge is impossible.

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

"'Well Curley's pretty handy,' the swamped said skeptically"

(14).

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Rhythmic

Back 12

having or relating to rhythm.

occurring regularly.

"he repeated his words rhythmically as though he had said them many times"(46).

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Imperious

Back 13

assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

"George's hand remained outstretched imperiously"(23).

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Aloof

Back 14

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

conspicuously uninvolved and uninterested, typically through distaste.

"Crooks was a proud, aloof man" (67).

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Jeer

Back 15

make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.

a rude and mocking remark.

"Playing, encouraging, jeering" (84).

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Reverent

Back 16

feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.

"George said reverently" (60)

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Sphere

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a round solid figure, or its surface, with every point on its surface equidistant from its center.

2.

an area of activity, interest, or expertise; a section of society or an aspect of life distinguished and unified by a particular characteristic.

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Pantomime

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a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music.

2. a theatrical entertainment, mainly for children, that involves music, topical jokes, and slapstick comedy and is based on a fairy tale or nursery story, usually produced around Christmas.

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Recumbent

Back 19

(especially of a person or human figure) lying down.

"recumbent statues"

(13).

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Indignation

Back 20

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

"She was breathless with indignation" (78).

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Solemn

Back 21

formal and dignified.

not cheerful or smiling; serious.

"He looked solemnly up at him" (86).