Of Mice & Men -- Full Vocabulary Review

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bemused

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Confused or bewildered; often used to describe someone who is puzzled by a situation.

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juncture

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A point where two things meet; in this context, it refers to the intersection of two roads.

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brusquely

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In a blunt or abrupt manner; often used to describe a quick, curt way of speaking or acting.

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nuisance

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Something that causes inconvenience or annoyance; in this context, it refers to a persistent distraction.

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lumbered

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To move in a slow, heavy, awkward way; often used to describe large animals or objects.

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tramp

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To walk heavily or noisily; can also refer to a person who travels on foot.

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debris

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Scattered pieces of waste or remains; often refers to what is left after something has been destroyed.

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pantomime

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A dramatic entertainment in which performers express meaning through gestures and without speech.

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mottled

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Marked with spots or smears of color; often used to describe surfaces or patterns.

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subside

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To become less intense, violent, or severe; often used to describe a decrease in activity or emotion.