A Raisin in the Sun: Act 1, Scene 1

Question 1

Indestructible

Answer 1

not able to be destroyed

Question 2

Undistinguished

Answer 2

lacking distinction; unexceptional

Question 3

Pretenses

Answer 3

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Question 4

Stupor

Answer 4

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Question 5

Disheveled

Answer 5

(of a person’s hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered

Question 6

Erratic

Answer 6

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

Question 7

Indictment

Answer 7

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

Question 8

Indifference

Answer 8

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

Question 9

Viciously

Answer 9

in a cruel or violent manner

Question 10

Mechanically

Answer 10

without thought or spontaneity; automatically

Question 11

Conspicuously

Answer 11

in a clearly visible way

Question 12

Sullen

Answer 12

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy

Question 13

Vindicated

Answer 13

clear (someone) of blame or suspicion

Question 14

Rigidity

Answer 14

inability to be bent or be forced out of shape

Question 15

Defiance

Answer 15

open resistances; bold disobedience