Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Ch. 3

Contemptuous ridicule; mockery

keeping from sight; hiding

To bite or nibble at something for a long time.

very bad; deserving strong criticism

crouching or cringing with fear

speaking with a mocking humor

Behaving very seriously or formally

looked at someone or something thoughtfully;

To feel confused and amused at the same time.

to be filled with delight and wonder