Of Mice a Men

Question 1

gloomy, pessimistic

Answer 1

morose

Question 2

abrupt in manner

Answer 2

brusque

Question 3

domineering, dictatorial, overbearing

Answer 3

imperious

Question 4

whorehouse

Answer 4

cathouse

Question 5

given to fighting

Answer 5

pugnacious

Question 6

slang for fire; a snake sloughs its skin

Answer 6

slough

Question 7

prostitute

Answer 7

tart

Question 8

threatening evil

Answer 8

ominous

Question 9

an impatient or angry fling (of the body)

Answer 9

flounce

Question 10

pleased with yourself; self-satisfied

Answer 10

complacent

Question 11

ridicule or mockery

Answer 11

derision

Question 12

jail

Answer 12

hoosegow

Question 13

blameworthy

Answer 13

reprehensible

Question 14

twisted, crooked; a wry grin

Answer 14

wry

Question 15

deeply engrossed or absorbed

Answer 15

rapt

Question 16

to run w/ quick and hasty steps

Answer 16

scuttle

Question 17

to crouch in fear or shame

Answer 17

cower

Question 18

withdrawn, reserved

Answer 18

aloof

Question 19

disdainful; contempt is disapproval tinged with disgust

Answer 19

contemptuous

Question 20

to turn away of aside

Answer 20

avert

Question 21

dejected, depressed

Answer 21

crestfallen

Question 22

Deficient in quality or quantity

Answer 22

meager

Question 23

righteous anger

Answer 23

indignation

Question 24

to become quiet, less active

Answer 24

subside

Question 25

to hang fluttering or suspended in the air

Answer 25

hover

Question 26

to twist or squirm, as in pain

Answer 26

writhe

Question 27

to shout at in mockery and derision

Answer 27

jeer

Question 28

to reply in retaliation

Answer 28

retort

Question 29

warlike, ready to fight

Answer 29

belligerent

Question 30

lying down; reclining

Answer 30

recumbent