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When reading The Grapes of

Wrath, the reader may have
difficulty understanding the
vocabulary of the novel. To
accurately understand the novel, a
list of colloquialisms used in the
novel can be helpful in
understanding the precise words
used.
Okies - Name for people
from Oklahoma, found
offensive by people from
Oklahoma.
Fambly - Oklahoma term
for family
Jalopy- Term for car
Pone - Easy to make, cheap
version of bread that was
common food for the poor.
Heller and Piker Derogatory names for people.
The former refers to a more
violent or annoying person,
while the latter refers to a
cheap or stingy person.

The
Grapes of
Wrath
An Introduction

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Emulsion- A mixture in
which both substances are
liquid.

Anlage- The beginning of

something that leaves
room for development.

Truculent-Very easily
annoyed or angered.

Querulous- Frequent
complaining or acting
bitter.

Inveterate- Long-standing
or very old.

Vocabulary

Slovenly- Common
dirtiness or a lack of
Rout- To defeat thoroughly, hygiene.
causing humiliation for the
other side.
Self-abasement- A
loathing towards oneself.
Ornery- Very difficult or
An inward depression.
easy to upset.
Contrite- Feeling inward
pain for past mistakes.

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