Of Mice and Men Vocab #2

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Liniment

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A medicinal fluid rubbed into the skin to soothe pain or relieve stiffness.

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Mollified

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calmed in intensity, temper, or feeling

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Pugnacious

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disposed to fight, inclined to fighting

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Slough

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to discard as undesirable; to get rid of

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Cesspool

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A covered pit for receiving drainage or sewage.

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Derogatory

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disparaging or belittling

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Plaintively

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expressive of sorrow or melancholy

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Complacently

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self-satisfied and unconcerned

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Profound

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penetrating beyond what is superficial or obvious

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Gravity

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grave consequence; seriousness or importance