Of Mice & Men Chs. 5-6 Vocab

Front

Shout or laugh at someone in a mocking way

Back

Jeer

Front

Provide comfort to someone who is sad

Back

Console

Front

Twist or squirm from pain

Back

Writhe

Front

Pierce with something sharp

Back

Lance

Front

Witty, insulting response

Back

Retort

Front

Bend out of shape

Back

Contort

Front

Confused or puzzled

Back

Bewildered

Front

Hostile or aggressive

Back

Belligerent

Front

Uninteresting or boring

Back

Monotonous

Front

Obedient

Back

Dutiful