Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Flashcards
feeling or showing readiness to fight; difficult (adj.)
Ex. “It was ___ nationalism that had haunted Europe for 100 years.”
belligerent
brownish/tawny streaks of color (adj.)
Ex. “A fine ___ cow with a large udder was attached to the cart behind.”
brindled
in a blunt, direct manner (adj.)
Ex. “Many think Donald Trump has a ____ and haughty demeanor.”
brusque
showing deep hatred or disapproval (adj.)
Ex. “William looked at Thomas with a ____ glare as Daisy flirted with him.”
contemptuous
calmed down; comforted (verb)
Ex. “Sybil ____(es) Mary after she turns down Matthew.”
consoled
twisted, often in pain or struggle (verb)
Ex. “Robert’s face ___ with rage when Bates turns in his notice.”
contorted
brought low in spirit (adj.)
Ex. “Mary was ____ when she saw Matthew standing with Lavinia.”
crestfallen
remark expressing a low opinion of something; negative (adj.)
Ex. “Trump’s ___ remarks about Muslims and illegal immigrants have been controversial.”
derogatory
removing feelings of distrust or unfriendliness (adj.)
Ex. “The boy had such a ____ smile, that she was comforted immediately.”
disarming
doing what is expected (adv.)
Ex. “___, the officer held his stance as the man threatened him.”
dutifully
seriously or sincerely (adv.)
Ex. “Violet spoke ___ about Matthew, urging Mary to accept his engagement.”
earnestly
assuming power or authority without justification (adj.)
Ex. “Napoleon was ____ as he went country to country stealing power that was not his.”
imperious
feeling of righteous anger (noun)
Ex. “Violet’s voice cracked with ____, as she spoke to Isobelle about the hospital.”
indignation
make someone less angry; to calm (verb)
Ex. “Jane ____ Elizabeth when she was upset about how Mr. Darcy treater her.”
mollified
sadly; ill-tempered (adv.)
Ex. “Matthew explained to Mary ____ why they could never be happy.”
morosely
mark with spots or smears of color (verb)
Ex. “The art student ____(ed) the canvas for a modern piece.”
mottle
suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future (adj.)
Ex. “There were ____ signs of Matthew’s death when he made multiple remarks about his happiness during his life.”
ominous
showing intellectual or emotional depth (adj.)
Ex. “The English class was astonished at the girl’s ____ statement about the repetitions of human mistakes.”
profound
tough; callous from experience (adj.)
Ex. “The dog was ____ when it came to people; he knew to never to trust anyone.”
pugnacious
lack of respect and dislike (adv.)
Ex. “Edith glared at Mary _____ after Mary told Bertie about Marigold.”
scornfully
something causing misery or death (noun or verb)
Ex. “After Hitler committed suicide, many were relieved by the death of the ____.”
scourge
to move or go quickly (verb)
Ex. “The clouds _____ through the sky as the girl swung on the swing set.”
scudded
ran in short, quick steps (verb)
Ex. “The baby crab _____ toward the dry sand as the tide came in.”
scuttled
to move in a twisting or contorting motion (verb)
Ex. “The cicadas _____(d) from their shells as they finally escaped the ground.”
writhe
