70 likes | 263 Views
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. Vocabulary Preview. pantomime (noun)-using gestures or body movements to communicate, no words spoken. Ex: Lennie made an elaborate pantomime of innocence.
E N D
Of Mice and Menby John Steinbeck Vocabulary Preview
pantomime (noun)-using gestures or body movements to communicate, no words spoken Ex: Lennie made an elaborate pantomime of innocence.
contemplate-(verb)-to consider thoughtfully, to think carefullyEx: Lenniecontemplated running for his freedom.
anguish (adj.)- physical or mental pain Ex: George looked across the fire at Lennie’s anguished face then looked ashamedly at the fire.
morose- (adj.)-moody, gloomyEx: After getting yelled at, Lennie stared morosely into the water.
recumbent (adj.)- representing something lying down Ex: The recumbent limbs arched over the pool of water.