Vocabulary • Ch 3 - Of Mice and Men • Definitions

What is the definition of 'subside'?

• To tie or secure something together

• To go down or become less

• To gain control over something or someone

• To make fun of someone or something

What is the definition of 'direct'?

• To lead or guide without any detours

• Something very bad or wrong

• Completely focused or engrossed in something

• To go down or become less

What word means feeling confused or puzzled about something?

• bemused

• direct

• bind

• subdue

What is the definition of 'solemn'?

• Completely focused or engrossed in something

• When someone is balanced and calm

• Serious or formal, not happy or cheerful

• To gain control over something or someone

What word means when someone is balanced and calm?

• bind

• poise

• subside

• bemused

What word means open to receiving or accepting something?

• bemused

• direct

• bind

• receptive

What is the definition of 'subdue'?

• To gain control over something or someone

• Serious or formal, not happy or cheerful

• Open to receiving or accepting something

• To make fun of someone or something

What word means to tie or secure something together?

• deride

• receptive

• reprehensible

• bind

What word means to hide or shrink in fear?

• bemused

• receptive

• cower

• deride

What word means to make fun of someone or something?

• receptive

• rapt

• bemused

• deride