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A Raisin in the Sun: Vocabulary

The following list provides definitions for some of the more difficult words in the text. These words are potential for periodic quizzes and they may be found on the exam.

Act I, scene i defiance doggedly exasperated furtively futile graft ledger mechanically permeated pretenses proposition raucous rousing stupor tentatively tyrant undistinguished vain vengeance viciously vindicated

resistance stubbornly annoyed; irritated; fed up done secretly useless the illegal or unfair acquisition of money a book used to record accounts and transactions acting like a machine spread throughout; diffused false appearances or reasons proposal or plan harsh sounding; loud vigorous; intense a daze; mental unawareness cleared of accusation; blame, suspicion or doubt ruler who exercises power in a harsh, cruel manner common; nothing special futile; failing to achieve the desired result with violence or fury violently; maliciously justified; proven right

Act I, scene ii assimilationist bastion beseechingly evading forlornly haphazardly heathenism inappropriately indignantly insinuatingly mutilated quizzical raptly recitation suppress

advocate of blending in with the culture strong, secure stronghold in a begging or pleading manner escaping; eluding looking pitiful, desperate or hopeless without care; characterized by chance "religion" of those who don't believe in God and/or are uncivilized unsuitably; improperly righteously angry with more meaning than the spoken word maimed; damaged puzzled; confused in a deeply engaged manner reciting a memorized speech to keep secret

Act II, scene i arrogant clich? coquettishly dumbfounded eccentric emerge imploring incredulity intently menacingly oppressive plaintively primly promenades Prometheus resignation sarcastically scrutinizing submerge

Act II, scene ii-iii agitation amiably catastrophe deceptive deplore desperation enunciating exuberant facetiousness gall labored ludicrous nonplussed pantomimes presumably rebuffs revelation strident undaunted

overbearingly proud; haughty trite or over used expression or idea in a manner befitting a woman who flirts with men confused and surprised briefly odd; different from the norm to come out from begging; pleading doubt; disbelief with careful attention in a threatening way tyrannical sorrowfully excessively proper slowly walks in measured steps as if on display mythical figure who stole fire from the gods for humans acceptance of the inevitable or unavoidable in a manner using statements or implications opposite to the underlying meaning examining in detail to put under or plunge into water; figuratively, to hid or cover something

emotional disturbance good naturedly tragedy; large-scale disaster deceitful; dishonest despise; have utter disgust for condition of being driven to take almost any risk as a last resort stating clearly and distinctly high level of joy joking or jesting; often inappropriate nerve; insolence worked at a task amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity confused; stymied silent communication using hands and facial expressions probably; reasonably supposed refuses disclosure or realization that reveals previously hidden information loud; irritating; high-pitched not discouraged

Act III ails amid briskly despair epitaph exceptional flippancy lingers mirage monologue ominous outmoded penetrated plunder precariously retrogression reverie wrought

pains or makes ill among; in the midst of quickly; speedily hopelessness sentence or phrase that summarizes a person's life or character above the ordinary casualness; without seriousness waits around; moves slowly optical illusion; something you see that isn't there long speech by an individual menacing; threatening out of style pierced; affected; diffused steal; take forcefully placed dangerously movement backward; going from a better to worse state dream-like state shaped; made

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