Of Mice and Men Vocabulary hour _____ Directions

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In each set of words, the first word (a) is the word that appears in Of Mice and Men. The original sentence and page number are given as well to help you see the context. For each word, write a sentence using the word in the given form (n, adj, adv, etc.). As a reminder, here are the basic definitions of the parts of speech used in this assignment:
Remember that . . . ion, -ence, or -y

noun (n) a person, place, thing, or idea ; noun forms of words often end in -ment, verb (v) showing an action or indicating a state of being; often end in ed are
typically past tense verbs and adjective

adverb (adv) a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb (and frequently ends in -ly) adjective (adj) a word that modifies/describes a noun; often end in -ive, -ing, ent, -able, and -ible

To give you an idea of what to expect, here is an example using one of the words from the book. All vocabulary words will follow this format: Example: He looked across the fire at Lennies anguished face, and then he looked ashamedly at the flames (11). a) anguished (adj) feeling or showing extreme anxiety or torment (tormented or anxious) Sentence: The anguished look on her face revealed that something had gone terribly wrong. b) anguish (n) extreme anxiety or emotional torment Sentence: No one could understand her anguish because no one else had experienced her tragedy. c) anguish (v) to feel or cause somebody to feel [torment or anxiety] Sentence: Only the most troublesome circumstances would anguish her since she is usually so easygoing. As always, your sentence must demonstrate understanding of the term in order to receive credit. Good Example: The anguished look on her face revealed that something had gone terribly wrong. Bad Example: She had an anguished look. Now you try:

a) anguished (adj) _____________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________ _____ b) anguish (n) _________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ______ c) anguish (v) __________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ _______

The Words
1. . . . George said resignedly. Welllook, were gonna work on a ranch like the one we come from up north (6).

a) resignedly (adv) in a manner of acquiescing [agreeing or obeying] in

something reluctantly, but without protest Sentence:

b) resign (v) to come to terms with something and acquiesce [agree or obey] in it
reluctantly or to five up a paid or unpaid position voluntarily Sentence:

c) resignation (n) agreement to something, usually given reluctantly but without

protest or a formal notification of leaving a paid or unpaid position Sentence:

2.

Lennie hesitated, backed away, looked wildly at the brush line as though he contemplated running for his freedom (8). contemplated (v, past tense) to look at something thoughtfully and steadily or to think about something seriously and at length

a)

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b)

contemplation (n) long and attentive . . . observation of something

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c)

contemplative (adj) calm and thoughtful

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3.

. . . he dont, said George, slightly mollified, not if he wants to stay workin long (27).

a) mollified (v, past tense) to calm or soothe somebody who is angry or upset
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b) mollifiable (adj) capable of being soothed or calmed

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c) mollifying (adj) calming or soothing in nature

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Lennie tried to disengage his ear. I never done nothing, George (32).

a) disengage (v) to disconnect one thing from another or to mentally separate

yourself of somebody else from . . . a situation or difficulty Sentence:

b) disengaged (adj) detached or in the condition of being set free

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c) disengagement (n) the process or action in which something or somebody is

released from a physical or mental attachment Sentence:

d) engage (v) to involve somebody in an activity, or become involved or take part in

an activity Sentence:

5.

There was a gravity in his manner and a quiet so profound that all talk stopped when he spoke (37).

a) gravity (n) seriousness in somebodys attitude or manner or the serious nature

of something Sentence:

b) grave (adj) solemn and serious in manner or causing, involving, or arising from a
threat of danger or harm Sentence:

c) gravely (adv) seriously or solemnly

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6.

When Candy spoke they both jumped as though they had been caught doing something reprehensible (59).

a) reprehensible (adj) highly unacceptable and deserving censure [criticism]

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b) reprehension (n) criticism for wrongdoing

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c) reprehend (v) to criticize . . . somebody or something

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d) reprehensibly (adv) unacceptably or shamefully

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7.

This thing they had never really believed in was coming true. George said reverently, . . . I bet we could swing her (60)

a) reverently (adv) respectfully or in a respectful manner

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b) revere (v) to regard somebody with admiration and deep respect

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c) reverent (adj) feeling or expressing profound respect or awe

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d) reverence (n) feelings of deep respect of devotion

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8.

They all sat still, all bemused by the beauty of the thing . . . (60).

a) bemused (adj) confused, puzzled, or unable to understand or think clearly

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b) bemuse (v) to cause somebody to be confused or puzzled

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c) bemusedly (adv) in a confused or puzzled manner

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d) bemusement (n) the condition of being confused or puzzled; confusion;

puzzlement Sentence:

9.

Crooks scowled, but Lennies disarming smile defeated him (69).

a) disarming (adj) making somebody feel more friendly or trusting

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b) disarm (v) to make somebody less hostile or suspicious and more inclined to act in
a friendly way Sentence:

c) disarmingly (adv) in a manner that makes someone more friendly, less hostile, or
more trusting Sentence:

10.

. . . but Crooks sat perfectly still, his eyes averted, everything that might be hurt drawn in (81).

a) averted (adj) turned away

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b) avert (v) to turn your eyes away from something

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11.

She appraised him cruelly. I aint sure you heard nothing(81).

a) appraised (v, past tense) to give an opinion of somebodys merits or somethings

quality Sentence:

b) appraisal (n) a judgment or opinion of something or somebody, especially one

that assesses how effective or useful something or somebody is Sentence:

12.

From outside came the clang of horseshoes on the playing peg and the shouts of men, playing, encouraging, jeering (84).

a) jeering (adj) mocking

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b) jeer (v) to shout or laugh at somebody or something or to mock or taunt

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c) jeeringly (adv) in a mocking manner

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13.

When Im doin my hair sometimes I jus set an stroke it cause its so soft. . . . Some people got kinda coarse hair, she said complacently (90).

a) complacently (adv) in a self-satisfied manner

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b) complacent (adj) self-satisfied, usually in an unreflective way and without being

aware of the possible dangers Sentence:

c) complacency (n) a feeling of . . . self-satisfaction, especially when coupled with an

unawareness of danger, trouble, or controversy Sentence:

14.

Her feet battered on the hay and she writhed to be free (91).

a) writhed (v, past tense) to make violent twisting and rolling movements with the
body Sentence:

b) writhing (adj) having a testing or snake-like or worm-like motion

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For a moment he seemed bewildered. And then he whispered in fright .(91).

a) bewildered (adj) extremely confused

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b) bewilderment (n) the condition of being confused; confusion

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c) bewilder (v) to confuse or puzzle somebody completely Sentence:

c) bewildering (adj) extremely confusing

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16.

List two words from this sheet that are synonyms. Check the definitions and watch for parts of speech! (1 point)