Of Mice and Men vocab list

Question 1

Other forms of imperiously

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1 noun: Imperiousness

1 adjective: Imperious

Question 2

Pugnacious part of speech and definition

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Adjective. Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

Question 3

Other forms of pugnacious

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2 nouns: Pugnacity and pugnaciousness

1 adverb: Pugnaciously

Question 4

Ominously part of speech and definition

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Adverb. Giving an impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

Question 5

Other forms of ominously

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2 nouns: Omen and ominousness

1 adjective: Ominous

Question 6

Brusquely part of speech and definition

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Adverb. In an abrupt or offhand manner; sharply, tersely, or gruffly

Question 7

Other forms of brusquely

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1 noun: Brusqueness

1 adjective: Brusque

Question 8

Apprehensive part of speech and definition

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Adjective. Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

Question 9

Other forms of apprehensive

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1 noun: Apprehension

1 adverb: Apprehensively

Question 10

Gravity part of speech and definition

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Noun. The quality of being either serious or solemn, weighty, momentous, or important

Question 11

Other forms of gravity

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1 adjective: Grave

1 adverb: Gravely

Question 12

Complacently part of speech and definition

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Adverb. Pleased, especially with oneself or one’s own merits, situation, or advantages, often without the awareness of some potential danger or deflect; self-satisfied

Question 13

Other forms of complacently

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1 noun: Complacency

1 adjective: Complacent

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Derision part of speech and definition

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Noun. Ridicule or mockery

Question 15

Other forms of derision

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1 noun: Deride
1 adjective: Derisive
1 adverb: Derisively

Question 16

Aloof part of speech and definition

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Adjective. Appearing distant, reserved, or disinterested in personality

Question 17

Other forms of aloof

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1 noun: Aloofness

1 adverb: Aloofly

Question 18

Monotonous part of speech and definition

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Adjective. Lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; having very little inflection or having very little pitch range- usually of sound, but can also relate to repetitive events that change very little

Question 19

Other forms of monotonous

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2 nouns: Monotony and monotonousness

1 adverb: Monotonously

Question 20

Imperiously part of speech and definition

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Adverb. Assuming power and authority without justification; arrogant and domineering