Chapter 4 — Vocabulary
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 4
- liniment (noun)
- A medicated liquid rubbed on the skin to relieve pain or stiffness in muscles and joints.
- aloof (adjective)
- Distant or uninvolved; deliberately keeping oneself apart from others.
- meager (adjective)
- Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate or sparse.
- indignation (noun)
- Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
- scornfully (adverb)
- In a manner showing contempt or disdain for someone or something.
- derision (noun)
- Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
- retorted (verb)
- Said something sharp or witty in response to a remark or accusation.
- disarming (adjective)
- Having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm.
- fawning (adjective)
- Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection, often to gain favor.
- segregation (noun)
- The enforced separation of different racial or social groups within a community.
- contemptuously (adverb)
- In a manner showing a feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration; scornfully.
- lean-to (noun)
- A simple shelter or structure with a single-sloped roof, typically built against the side of a larger building.
- vulnerable (adjective)
- Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm; exposed and unprotected.
- apprehension (noun)
- Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.