Relier Pairs Of Mice & Men - Chapter 2Version en ligne Vocab par Ciara Mealy 1 Plaintively 2 Derogatory 3 Mollify (mollified) 4 Pugnacious 5 Ominously 6 (with) Gravity 7 Cesspool 8 Flounced in a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen. "thunderclouds loomed ominously overhead" eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight. "his public statements became increasingly pugnacious" 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. appease the anger or anxiety of (someone). "nature reserves were set up around the power stations to mollify local conservationists" sounding sad and mournful. "a plaintive cry" 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"