| | These words were unknown to me from the book "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck.
elaborate - very complicated and detailed
reluctant - hesitating before doing something because you do not want to do it or you are not sure if it is the right thing to do
scoff at sy - to talk about sb/sth in a way that makes it clear that you think they are stupid or ridiculous
twig - a small very thin branch that grows out of a larger branch on a bush or tree
yammer - to talk loudly
talcum powder - a fine soft powder, usually with a pleasant smell, that you put on your skin to make it feel smooth and dry
vial - a small glass container for medicine or perfume
stoop - to bend your body forwards and downwards
splotch - a large mark or spot of ink or paint etc.
dejected - to be disappointed
to squint the eyes - to look at sth with your eyes partly shut
cesspool - a covered hole or container in the ground for collecting waste from a building, especially from the toilets
anguish - severe pain, mental suffering or unhappiness
Peter's watch is elaborately designed.
The criminal was reluctant to admit the homicide.
Joe scoffed at me because of my behaviour.
The yard was full of twigs after the storm.
Give it to me - he yammered.
I had to put some talc on my wound in order to avoid infection.
An al-Quaida group managed to throw a vial of anthrax into the chamber.
Chris stooped down to pick up the pen.
There was a splotch of oil on the road.
I was dejected when our team lost the game.
The light was so bright that I had to squint my eyes.
A 7-year-old kid fell into a cesspool while playing with a dog.
The police could hear the anguished scream of the wounded burglar.
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