Of Mice and Men Vocab Flashcards
1
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Aloof
A
Supercilious, cold, distant, snobby
2
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Appraise
A
Evaluate worth of something
3
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Apprehensive
A
Being fearful, anxious, nervous
4
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Avert
A
To prevent, stop
5
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Bemuse
A
To confuse, bewilder
6
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Brusque
A
Abrupt, rude
7
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Complacent
A
Self-satisfied, without desire for improvement
8
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Cower
A
Shrink away in fear
9
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Derision
A
Act of teasing, mocking, scorning
10
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Disarming
A
Charming, endearing
11
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Douse
A
To soak, drench
12
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Jeer
A
To tease, taunt, mock, make fun of
13
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Mollify
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To soothe, calm down
14
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Monotonous
A
Repetitive, boring
15
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Morose
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Sullen, sad, depressed
