A Raisin in the Sun: Act 1, Scene 1 Flashcards
Indestructible
Not being able to destroy.
Undistinguished
lacking distinction; unexceptional.
Pretenses
An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.
Stupor
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.
Disheveled
(of a person’s hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered.
Erratic
not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
Indictment
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
Viciously
in a cruel or violent manner.
Mechanically
by means of a machine or machinery.
Conspicuously
in a clearly visible way.
Sullen
bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.
Vindicated
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
Rigidity
inability to be to bent or be forced out of shape.
Defiance
open resistance; bold disobedience.
Indifference
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
