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| junctures | (noun) A juncture is where two things come together |
| debris | (noun) remains. In this case, the "debris of the winter's flooding" would be drops of water falling from the leaves of the tree. |
| morosely | (adv.): in a sad, gloomy manner |
| mottled | (adj.): having a variety of colors; spotted |
| periscope | (n.): a device that, through a series of mirrors and prisms, allows one to view something not directly in the line of sight |
| recumbent | (adj.): still; without movement |
| brusquely | (adj.)- shortly, abruptly, |
| pugnacious | (adj.)- having a belligerent, aggressive nature; combative; |
| derogatory | (adj.) expressive of a low opinion; degrading/mean comments |
| apprehensive | (adj.)- anxious; fearful |
| mollified | (adj.): soothed; pacified |
| gingerly | (adv.): in a careful, cautious way |
| alfalfa | (n.): a plant widely grown for animal feed. |
| rheumatism | (noun)- a painful condition involving the joints and muscles |
| defensively | (adv): To be defensive is to be on guard against attack, be it verbal or physical. George is on guard against an attack about his relationship with Lennie. |
| receptive | (adj.): able and willing to listen to and accept information, new ideas, etc. Slim is willing to listen to what George is about to tell him. |
| meager | (adj.): of poor quality or small amount |
| contemptuously | (adj.)- despisingly; disrespectfully |
