Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Of Mice and Men Vocab Words

"Lennie removed his hat dutifully and laid it on the ground in front of him" Pg.105
dutifully-conscientiously or obediently fulfilling one's duty
Bianca dutifully listened when told to go to bed.

"His face contorted with thought" Pg.30
contorted-become twisted, distorted, strained
After the teacher read the paragraph the students were confused and had a contorted face.

"He looked raptly at the wall over Lennie's head" Pg.58
raptly-deeply engrossed or absorbed
Kaye Anne raptly looked at the paintings in the art museum because every piece captured her attention

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