Of Mice and Men CCR/CT vocab

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Cowering

Back

Shrinking and trembling from fear

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reprehensible

Back

deserving of criticism

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mauled

Back

torn; worn-out

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meager

Back

of poor quality or small amount

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Aloof

Back

Distant; removed; cool

Front

subsided

Back

calm down or relax

Front

Receptive

Back

Able and willing to listen to and accept information, new ideas.

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Intensity

Back

Great strength and sharpness

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Derision

Back

Making fun of or laughing at another

Front

contemptuously

Back

full of scorn; meanness