A Raisin in the Sun Vocab E Flashcards
bastion
(noun) a physically protected position
assimilation
(noun) the act or process of becoming similar or fitting in, specifically of a minority group to a majority
bessech
(verb) to request earnestly; to beg
dejection
(noun) state of being depressed
dogged
(adj.) stubbornly persevering; tenacious (may or may not be negative…)
evade
(verb) to escape or avoid by cleverness or deceit
forlorn
(adj.) sad, nearly hopeless, desperate
futile
(adj.) having no useful result; pointless
heathen
(noun) one who is regarded as irreligious and/or uncivilized
implore
(verb) to request earnestly; to beg
incredulous
(adj.) full of doubt or unbelieving, skeptical (of something)
intently
(adv.) with great concentration or attention
peaked
(adj.) having a sickly appearance
pique
(verb) to provoke or arouse
presently
(adv.) especially in drama, CAN mean in a short while, but NOT immediately or currently
pretense
(noun) a false appearance or action intended to deceive
rebuff
(verb) to refuse or reject bluntly (noun) a blunt or abrupt refusal or rejection
retard
(verb) to delay, impede or cause to slow
unobtrusive
(adj.) inconspicuous, subtle, not noticeable; not calling unwanted attention to oneself
vindicate
(verb) to clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof
weary
(adj.) physically and mentally fatigued
wheel
(verb) to turn or whirl around in place
indict
(verb) to accuse of wrong doing, usually in a formal, legal way
