Pages 119-130 Raisin in the sun Flashcards
Saucily
in an impudent or impertinent manner
Facetiousness
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor;
Ridicule
the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.
Elaborate
involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.
Indignantly
in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair.
Ludicrous
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.
Deference
humble submission and respect.
Prosperous
successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
Jubilance
. showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph
Taut
stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
Halted
bring or come to an abrupt stop.
Senselessly
in a meaningless and purposeless manner
Agony
extreme physical or mental suffering.