A Raisin in the Sun: Act 1, Scene 1

Question 1

Indestructible

Answer 1

Definition: Not able to be destroyed

Example: No matter how hard the kids tried to break the toy, they couldn’t; it was indestructible.

Question 2

Undistinguished

Answer 2

Definition: Lacking distinction; unexceptionable

Example: The actress never made it to Broadway, her work remained undistinguished.

Question 3

Pretenses

Answer 3

Definition: The attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.

Example: The boys tried to keep the pretense up that they weren’t the ones who pulled the fire alarm, even though they were.

Question 4

Stupor

Answer 4

Definition: a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.

Example: Sofia hung up the phone, feeling as if she were emerging from a stupor for the first time in months.

Question 5

Disheveled

Answer 5

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

Example: Stephanie showed up to school looking disheveled because she slept through her alarm.

Question 6

Erratic

Answer 6

Definition: not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

Example: Jayson can be very erratic; one day he is friendly and the next he’ll barely speak to you

Question 7

Indictment

Answer 7

Definition: a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

Example: On Friday a grand jury officially gave indictments to Miller on two charges of attempted second degree murder.

Question 8

Indifference

Answer 8

Definition: Lack of interest, concern or sympathy

Example: He treated the matter with indifference, showing that he really didn’t care.

Question 9

Viciously

Answer 9

Definition: In a cruel or violent manner.

Example: The family’s dog viciously attacked the intruder.

Question 10

Mechanically

Answer 10

Definition: without thought or spontaneity; automatically.

Example: After studying all night for her vocabulary quiz, Sierra was able to repeat the words mechanically.

Question 11

Conspicuously

Answer 11

Definition: In a way that attracts notice or attention

Example: Alia showed up to her date with conspicuously styled hair.

Question 12

Sullen

Answer 12

Definition: Bad tempered and sulky; gloomy

Example: Ana remained sullen for 6 months until her husband returned from his deployment in the Army.

Question 13

Vindicated

Answer 13

Definition: To clear someone of blame or suspicion

Example: The witness of the crime completely vindicated the man who claimed he was being falsely accused.

Question 14

Rigidity

Answer 14

Definition: inability to be changed or adapted.

Example: The rigidity of Park Elementary school’s rules does not allow students to wear anything but their uniforms.