Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Of Mice and Men • Fill in the blanks

Front

The rain started to _________ as the clouds cleared.

Back

subside

Front

Instructions given by the teacher

Back

Direct

Front

She looked _________ by his sudden outburst.

Back

bemused

Front

Mood in the room grew _________

Back

solemn

Front

Maintain composure during chaos

Back

Poise

Front

Always open to new ideas

Back

Receptive

Front

Police action during altercation

Back

Subdue

Front

Rope usage

Back

bind packages

Front

Frightened child in the corner

Back

cower

Front

They would often _________ him for his unconventional ideas.

Back

deride