Essential words for of Mice and Men
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juncture |
It was difficult to say if at this juncture things would turn out right.
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debris |
There was a lot of debris left in the bottom of the bucket.
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embrace |
Embrace a social cause.
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drone |
A drone is an unmanned aircraft or ship guided by remote control or onboard computers.
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brusquely |
She strode brusquely down the winding lane.
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elaborate |
The adjective elaborate means detailed and complicated or ornate.
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pantomime |
Aladin is a pantomime.
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contemplate |
He had to contemplate his future.
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mimic |
Most parrot species are able to mimic human words.
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anguish |
The cry of anguish could be heard across the desert.
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plead |
The defendant pleaded not guilty.
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gesture |
His gesture showed that he was very angry.
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glimmer |
There is a glimmer of hope that there will be snow on Christmas.
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occupant |
The next door house has a new occupant.
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laden |
The donkey was laden.
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