Of Mice and Men Vocabulary

Continual twisting/squirming movements, usually from pain.

The gymnast's body began to ____________ into impossible shapes.

Dull and repetitive

It is difficult to tell at this ___________ what the conclusion will be.

After stepping on a sharp rock, he began to __________ in pain.

He's ___________ and rude to anyone with differing political views.

When the class reviewed apostrophes, Dameko had a ___________, confused look on his face.

Alivia was ___________ and sad when she failed the test.

After losing the competition, he sat in the corner with a ___________ mood.

Depressed or sulky mood.

Hostile and aggressive

To talk foolishly or constantly

His lie was greeted with __________ and disbelief.

Expressing extreme contempt

The once-friendly debate turned heated as he became _______________, shouting and refusing to listen.

He liked to ____________ on about football instead of staying on task.

Intolerant ridicule or mockery

Gabby showed a ____________ attitude when Mr. Reamer asked her to do her work.

Sad and disappointed

Puzzled, confused, or bewildered

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

He used a ___________ to carry his clothes from one farm to the other

A particular point in events or time

Twist or bend out of the normal shape

After stepping on a sharp rock, he began to __________ in pain.

A bag or sack that is used as a carrying device

The last-minute change of rules led to ____________ from the players.

John is a mostly good student, but _________ when it comes to note taking.

Distant and uninterested

The professor's __________ voice droned on for hours.