Of Mice and Men vocab

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Bemused

Back

confused or perplexed

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Pugnacious

Back

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

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Writhe

Back

to twist or squirm in pain

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Mollify

Back

to calm or soothe someone

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Recumbent

Back

lying down, feet up

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Scrappy

Back

having a fighting spirit; determined

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Welter

Back

to move in a turbulent fashion

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Appraise

Back

to assess the value or quality of something

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Mottle

Back

to mark with spots or smears of color

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Receptive

Back

open to new ideas or suggestions