Unit 1: Novel Study: Of Mice and Men, Chapters 1–3

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  1. define
    show the form or outline of
  2. morosely
    in a sullen, moody manner
  3. raise
    move upwards
  4. elaborate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
  5. quiver
    shake with fast, tremulous movements
  6. mimic
    imitate, especially for satirical effect
  7. unaware
    not having or showing knowledge or understanding
  8. dim
    become lusterless or less bright
  9. indicate
    designate a place, direction, person, or thing
  10. skeptical
    marked by or given to doubt
  11. relish
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  12. calculating
    good at tricking people to get something
  13. pugnacious
    ready and able to resort to force or violence
  14. ominously
    in a manner suggesting something bad will happen
  15. douse
    wet thoroughly
  16. figure
    imagine or conceive of
  17. cultivator
    a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil
  18. reversal
    a decision to undo an earlier decision
  19. subdue
    make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
  20. subside
    wear off or die down
  21. reverent
    feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
  22. poised
    marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
Created on Fri Nov 20 15:57:21 EST 2020 (updated Wed Dec 02 12:47:05 EST 2020)

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