"Of Mice and Men" Chapter 3 Vocab Review

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Proper use of 'avert'

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Students tried to avert their eyes from the teacher.

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Best usage of 'indignation'

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The boy cried out with indignation when his mom cancelled their planned zoo trip.

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Definition of 'meager'

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Lacking in quality or quantity

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Incorrect usage of 'derision'

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The comedian's joke about pineapples.

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Definition of 'bemused'

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Puzzled; Deeply absorbed in thought

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Correct usage of 'nuisance'

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The campers were overwhelmed by the mosquitoes--what a nuisance!

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Incorrect usage of 'subdue'

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The man couldn't pay for his sandwich - you might say he wasn't able to pay the subdue!

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Definition of 'rivet'

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A heavy pin used to fasten things together

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Correct usage of 'sullen'

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The student woke up on the wrong side of the bed and came into school feeling sullen.

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Definition of rheumatism

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Painful disorder of joints, muscles, or connective tissues