"A Raisin In The Sun" Vocabulary Act 1: Pages 42-56

Question 1

Unobtrusively

Answer 1

In a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention.

Question 2

Expectancy

Answer 2

The state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something pleasant, will happen or be the case.

Question 3

Feeble

Answer 3

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.

Question 4

Doggedly

Answer 4

In a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.

Question 5

Peaked

Answer 5

Weak, sick.

Question 6

Meddling

Answer 6

Intrusive or unwarranted interference.

Question 7

Self-righteously

Answer 7

Having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one is totally correct or morally superior.

Question 8

Tentatively

Answer 8

Subject to further confirmation; not definitely.

Question 9

Furtively

Answer 9

In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

Question 10

Notions

Answer 10

A conception of or belief about something.

Question 11

Raucous

Answer 11

Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.

Question 12

Devilment

Answer 12

Reckless mischief; wild spirits.

Question 13

Shallow

Answer 13

Of little depth.

Question 14

Dreary

Answer 14

Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.

Question 15

Permeated

Answer 15

Spread throughout (something); pervade.

Question 16

Inflection

Answer 16

The modulation of intonation or pitch in the voice.

Question 17

Vengeance

Answer 17

Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.

Question 18

Senseless

Answer 18

(of a person) unconscious.

Question 19

Dissected

Answer 19

Methodically cut up (a body, part, or plant) in order to study its internal parts.

Question 20

Intently

Answer 20

With earnest and eager attention.