Of Mice and Men Ch. 2 vocabulary

Front

bridled

Back

to pull one's head back in anger or pride

Front

complacently

Back

to do with pleasure or satisfaction

Front

contorted

Back

twisted, especially as a result of pain or struggle

Front

deliberately

Back

to do on purpose or in a careful, thoughtful manner

Front

derogatory

Back

to be insulting or disrespectful

Front

liniment

Back

a topical cream or ointment used to relieve muscle aches and pains

Front

majesty

Back

only achieved by royalty and master craftsmen

Front

mollified

Back

to appease, calm, or soothe

Front

ominously

Back

in a threatening way or indicating that something bad is going to happen

Front

pugnacious

Back

to be belligerent, aggressive, or quarrelsome (quick to fight)