Of Mice And Men Flashcards
Wry
Produced by a distortion of the faculty features
Profound
Having deep insight or understanding
Brindled
Grey or tawny with darker streaks or spots
Scuttled
To run with quick, hasty steps
Indignation
Strong displeasure at something considered unjust
Disarming
Removing or capable of removing hostility as by being charming
Contemptuous
Disrespectful
Earnest
Serious in intention
Scornfully
Full of disdain
Dutifully
Performing the duties expected or required of one
contorted
Twisted in a violent manner
Belligerent
Warlike; aggressively hostile
Writhe
Squirm as in pain
Console
Give solace or comfort
Morosely
Gloomily or sullenly; I’ll-humored
Mottle
To mark with spots or blotches
Brusque
Abrupt in manner; blunt
Imperious
Overbearing
Scudded
To run or move quickly
Pugnacious
Inclined to quarrel or fight
Scourge
A whip or lash
Crestfallen
Dejected
Ominous
Threatening
Mollified
Pacify
Derogatory
Belittling