Synonyms
A synonym for the word "reluctant"
Hesitant, unwilling, resistant, opposed, unenthusiastic
An antonym for the word "recumbent"
Standing, upright, raised
The definition of "subside"
To sink to a lower level, to go down
Use "morose" in a sentence
Ex: I was morose when I saw that green beans were the only dish we had for Thanksgiving.
What are the 2 characters' names?
Lennie and George
A synonym for the word "anguish"
Torture, pain, agony, suffering, distress
An antonym for the word "deliberate"
Accidental, unintentional, careless, thoughtless, uncareful
The definition of "apprehensive"
Uneasy or fearful about something that might happen
Use "entranced" in a sentence
Ex: I was entranced by the Thanksgiving dinner spread.
Where are the characters headed and why?
To the ranch to get a job
2 synonyms for the word "apprehensive"
Worried, nervous, anxious, concerned, fearful, scared
An antonym for the word "entranced"
Disinterested, bored, disgusted
The definition of "pugnacious"
Inclined or ready to fight
Use "reprehensible" in a sentence.
Ex: The way my aunt acted at dinner was reprehensible.
Why does George become frustrated with Lennie?
A synonym for the word "subside"
Lessen, decline, recede, go down, fall
An antonym for the word "reprehensible"
Flawless, perfect, guiltless, innocent, blameless
The definition of "morose"
Gloomily or sullenly ill-humored or bad-tempered
Use "reluctant" and "pugnacious" in a sentence.
Who wrote Of Mice and Men?
John Steinbeck
2 synonyms for the word "morose"
Gloomy, sullen, ill-tempered, moody, sulky, grouchy
Use an antonym for the word "pugnacious" in a sentence
Friendly, peaceful, calm, kindhearted, relaxed
The definition of "reprehensible"
Deserving of rebuke or censure; blameworthy
Use "recumbent" and "anguish" in a sentence.
Ex: I was in anguish from standing for so long, all I wanted was to be recumbent.
What does George tell Lennie to do when they get to their destination, and why?
Lennie can't speak because the boss will know he's "crazy" and they could lose their jobs