Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Flashcards

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Dreary, dull; gloomy or sad

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Morose

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Lying down; reclining

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Recumbent

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Frown; glare

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Scowl

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Give up

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Resigned

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Harsh; blunt

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Brusque

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Arrogant; domineering

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Imperious

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Insult; ridicule

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Scoff

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Sooth; calm

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Mollify

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Aggressive; unfriendly; hostile

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Pugnacious

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Negative; uncomplimentary; unflattering

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Derogatory

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Sorrowful; mournful

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Plaintive

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Done at ease, unruffled; self-satisfied

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Complacent

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Hate; arrogance; scorn or lack of respect

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Derision

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Shameful; disgraceful; despicable

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Reprehensible

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Sounded or spoken in a tone that never varies in pitch

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Monotonous

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Balanced; composed, dignified, self-assured

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Poised

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Sucking up, overly trying to please; subservient; groveling; servile

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Fawning

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Resentment; anger

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Indignation

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Answer; reply; respond

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Retort

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Aggressive; forward

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Belligerant