Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Chapter 1

fragments of something broken into pieces

a type of large animal

a form of currency

a style of painting

frowned in an angry or bad-tempered way

smiled happily

looked surprised

laughed loudly

thought deeply about

made a quick decision

ignored the problem

expressed uncertainty

in a friendly and welcoming manner

in a hostile and aggressive manner

in a calm and peaceful manner

in a confused and uncertain manner

to make a continuous low humming sound

to speak in a monotonous tone

to fly in a circular motion

to make a loud, abrupt noise

people who travel on foot, often in search of work or a better life

a type of footwear worn for hiking

a derogatory term for lazy individuals

a group of musicians traveling together

in a haughty, dictatorial, or overbearing manner

in a gentle and kind manner

in a confused or disoriented way

in a playful and lighthearted manner

to crouch down in fear

to stand tall and confident

to run away quickly

to laugh loudly

a dramatic entertainment in which performers express meaning through gestures and music without speech

a type of musical performance involving singing and dancing

a form of silent film that uses exaggerated movements

a theatrical play that includes spoken dialogue and elaborate sets

in a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humor

in a cheerful and lively manner

in a straightforward and serious way

in a confused or unclear manner