1. Vocabulary – Chapters 1 and 2
Of Mice and Men
Vocabulary – Chapters 1 and 2

2. Juncture (n.)
the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

3. Recumbent (adj.)
lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

4. Periscope (n.)
an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field

5. Pantomime (n.)
a performance using gestures and body movements without words

6. Contemplate (v.)
Consider; ponder

7. Irrigation (n.)
supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc.

8. Anguish (n.)
extreme mental distress

9. Laden (adj.)
filled with a great quantity

10. Mollify (v.)
To lessen the anger of

11. Pugnacious (adj.)
ready and able to resort to force or violence

12. Gingerly (adj.)
Carefully, delicately

13. Ominous (adj.)
Dark; threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

14. Derogatory (adj.)
Critical or disrespectful; inappropriate; belittling

15. Plaintive (adj.)
Expressing sorrow

16. Contort (v.)
To twist or bend out of normal shape

17. Rouged (v.)
Colored red or pink (i.e. lipstick, blush)

18. Complacently (adv.)
In a self-satisfied (conceited, arrogant) manner

19. Muse (v.)
To reflect deeply on a subject

20. Dignity (n.)
the quality of being worthy of approval or respect

21. Precede (v.)
To move ahead; to come before