Of Mice And Men Vocab

Question 0

Mottled

Answer 0

Spotted in coloring

Question 1

Debris

Answer 1

Leftover remains of something broken or destroyed

Question 2

Recumbent

Answer 2

Lying down, inactive, idle

Question 3

Morose

Answer 3

Gloomy, sad or depressed

Question 4

Imperiously

Answer 4

Domineering, overbearing, tyrannical

Question 5

Vial

Answer 5

A small container of glass

Question 6

Scourge

Answer 6

A plague or cause if disaster

Question 7

Liniment

Answer 7

Medicinal fluid rubbed into the skin to soothe pain or relieve stiffness

Question 8

Cesspool

Answer 8

A well specifically for holding sewage

Question 9

Mollified

Answer 9

To soften another’s temper, to pacify (make peace)

Question 10

Pugnacious

Answer 10

Determined or stubborn

Question 11

Ominous

Answer 11

Foreshadowing something evil it or tragic

Question 12

Slough

Answer 12

An area of soft, muddy ground

Question 13

Derogatory

Answer 13

Intentionally offensive

Question 14

rheumatism

Answer 14

Swelling of the joints; Arthritis

Question 15

Wingding

Answer 15

A noisy or lively party

Question 16

Hoosegow

Answer 16

A jail

Question 17

Bemused

Answer 17

Confused

Question 18

Liable

Answer 18

Legally responsible.

Question 19

Hame

Answer 19

Curved bars that run through an animal’s collar and are attached to ropes pulling a sled or cart

Question 20

Aloof

Answer 20

Reserved; feeling distant from what is happening around you

Question 21

Meager

Answer 21

A very small amount