Matching Pairs Of Mice & Men - Chapter 2Online version Vocab by Ciara Mealy 1 Derogatory 2 Cesspool 3 (with) Gravity 4 Plaintively 5 Pugnacious 6 Ominously 7 Flounced 8 Mollify (mollified) dignity or sobriety of bearing "a person of gravity and learning" go or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner. "he stood up in a fury and flounced out" eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight. "his public statements became increasingly pugnacious" appease the anger or anxiety of (someone). "nature reserves were set up around the power stations to mollify local conservationists" in a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen. "thunderclouds loomed ominously overhead" sounding sad and mournful. "a plaintive cry" showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. "she tells me I'm fat and is always making derogatory remarks" an underground container for the temporary storage of liquid waste and sewage.
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