Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Part 2
Directions: The following list of words comes from chapters 3-5 of the novel. For each word, do
the following: write the definition, write a synonym, write an antonym, use it in a sentence, and
draw a picture of the meaning. Create a chart like the example provided.
1. bemused (v.)
2. cowering(v.)
3. derision (n.)
4. reprehensible (adj.)
5. aloof (adj.)
6. contemptuously (adv.)
.
Word
Definition
7. mauled (adj.)
8. meager (adj.)
9. monotonous (adj.)
10. sullenly (adv.)
11. writhed(v.)
12. sulkily (adv.)
Synonym
Antonym
Sentence
Picture
1.
DUE:
Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Part 2
Directions: The following list of words comes from chapters 3-5 of the novel. For each word, do
the following: write the definition, write a synonym, write an antonym, use it in a sentence, and
draw a picture of the meaning. Create a chart like the example provided.
1. bemused (v.)
2. cowering(v.)
3. derision (n.)
4. reprehensible (adj.)
5. aloof (adj.)
6. contemptuously (adv.)
.
Word
Definition
7. mauled (adj.)
8. meager (adj.)
9. monotonous (adj.)
10. sullenly (adv.)
11. writhed(v.)
12. sulkily (adv.)
Synonym
Antonym
1.
DUE:
Sentence
Picture
Of Mice and Men Vocabulary
Chapters 3-5
1. bemused (v.)- puzzle, confuse, or bewilder (someone)
2. cowering(v.)- crouch down in fear
3. derision (n.)- contemptuous ridicule or mockery; a person or thing that is made fun of
4. reprehensible (adj.)- deserving censure, condemnation; deserving reproach or blame
5. aloof (adj.)-not friendly and forthcoming; cool and distant
6. contemptuously (adv.)- scornful; feeling or showing open dislike for someone
7. mauled (adj.)- (Of an animal) wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing; Treat (someone or
something) roughly.
8. meager (adj.)- (Of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality
9. monotonous (adj.)- dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety or interest
10. sullenly (adv.)- bad- tempered and sulky; gloomy
11. writhed(v.)- Make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
12. sulkily (adv.)- Morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful
Of Mice and Men Vocabulary
Chapters 3-5
1. bemused (v.)- puzzle, confuse, or bewilder (someone)
2. cowering(v.)- crouch down in fear
3. derision (n.)- contemptuous ridicule or mockery; a person or thing that is made fun of
4. reprehensible (adj.)- deserving censure, condemnation; deserving reproach or blame
5. aloof (adj.)-not friendly and forthcoming; cool and distant
6. contemptuously (adv.)- scornful; feeling or showing open dislike for someone
7. mauled (adj.)- (Of an animal) wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing; Treat (someone or
something) roughly.
8. meager (adj.)- (Of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality
9. monotonous (adj.)- dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety or interest
10. sullenly (adv.)- bad- tempered and sulky; gloomy
11. writhed(v.)- Make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
12. sulkily (adv.)- Morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful