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Of Mice and Men
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27
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12/13/2003

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Term
juncture
Definition
noun-
a point in time OR
a place where two things converge
Term
debris
Definition
noun-
waste, refuge, garbage, leftover materials
Term
mottled
Definition
adj-
splotted, blotchy
Term
recumbent
Definition
adj-
in a lying position, reclining
Term
bindle
Definition
noun-
a bedroll or knapsack (like a backpack)
Term
morose
Definition
adv-
sad, mournful
Term
imperious
Definition
adv-
arrogant, proud, superior & controlling
Term
skeptical
Definition
adj-
doubtful, unconvinced, reluctant to believe
Term
mollify
Definition
verb- to soothe or calm someone down
Term
pugnacious
Definition
adj-
always ready to fight, physically confrontational, tending towards violence
Term
gingerly
Definition
adv-
carefully, hesitantly, warily, w/ great trepidation
Term
ominous
Definition
adj-
threatening, promising misfortune or bad news
Term
derogatory
Definition
adj-
critical, insulting
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plaintively
Definition
adv-
pleadingly, in a begging manner
Term
decisive
Definition
adj-
definite, sure, with no doubts OR important (when describing actions or ideas)
Term
gravity
Definition
noun-
seriousness, grave importance
Term
complacent
Definition
adj-
smug, self-satisfied, feeling that one is perfect OR perfectly happy w/ a situation {this isn't a good thing}
Term
derision
Definition
noun-
ridicule, nasty teasing, scorn
Term
receptive
Definition
adj-
ready to accept something OR open to an idea
Term
euchre
Definition
noun-
a card game with five cards
OR verb- to cheat or outwit someone
Term
reprehensible
Definition
adj-
terrible, disgusting, shameful
Term
reverently
Definition
adv-
with respect
Term
bemused
Definition
adj-
confused, dazed, disoriented, "out of it"
Term
cower
Definition
verb-
to cringe in fear
Term
creastfallen
Definition
adj-
disappointed, left down, dejected, dispirited
Term
writhe
Definition
verb-
to twist or contort with pain & effort
Term
belligerent
Definition
adj-
hostile, combative, warlike, confrontational, pugnacious, truculent
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