Of Mice and Men Ch 5-6

Discontent

• dissatisfaction

• contentment

• happiness

• pleasure

Fury

• unrestrained or violent anger, rage, passion, or the like.

• a state of calmness and tranquility.

• a feeling of joy and happiness.

• a mild annoyance or irritation.

Dutifully

• proceeding from or expressive of a sense of obligation

• acting without regard for others

• showing a lack of interest or concern

• behaving in a carefree manner

Jarred

• to jolt or shake

• to calm or soothe

• to break or shatter

• to hold or grasp

Consoled

• to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort

• to express joy or happiness

• to ignore someone's feelings

• to create a sense of urgency

passion

• a strong interest or enthusiasm for something

• a mild feeling of affection

• a temporary emotion that fades quickly

• a state of indifference

Gesture

• a movement or position of the hand, arm, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.

• a type of dance performed with the hands

• a facial expression that conveys a specific emotion

• a written symbol representing a sound or word

Reassure

• To restore or assurance or confidence.

• To create doubt or uncertainty.

• To provide false information.

• To encourage fear or anxiety.

Emphasis

• something that is given great stress or importance

• a minor detail in a discussion

• a type of punctuation

• a method of relaxation

Monotonous

• lacking in variety; tediously unvarying

• full of variety and excitement

• constantly changing and dynamic

• pleasantly diverse and engaging