Of Mice & Men Chapters 5-6

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bewildered (v.)

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to confuse or puzzle someone completely

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consoled (v.)

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To be comforted in a time of distress or grief

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earnestly (adv.)

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in a sincere, serious, and heartfelt manner. It implies a strong and sincere desire or conviction

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writhed (v.)

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to twist the body or part of the body in pain or struggle

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jeering (adj.)

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to speak or cry out with derision or mockery

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belligerently (adv.)

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in an aggressive and unfriendly way

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retorted (v.)

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to answer someone quickly in an angry or funny way

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monotonous (adv.)

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in a manner that is tedious, repetitious, or lacking in variety

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scornfully (adv.)

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in a way that expresses deep contempt or disrespect, often with an element of ridicule or disdain

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sniveled (v.)

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cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way.