Raisin in the Sun Act I Vocabulary List Flashcards
What does the term ‘undistinguished’ mean?
Not remarkable or original, ordinary
Example: He had an undistinguished career as an average student.
Define ‘indictment’.
An accusation
What is ‘indifference’?
The state of being indifferent – uninterested, having no opinion, not caring
What does ‘affecting’ refer to?
Pretending
What does ‘conspicuous’ mean?
Obvious, standing out
What is a ‘refrain’?
A phrase, complaint, or request that someone often repeats
Example: I thought I had finally gotten her to sleep when I heard the familiar refrain, ‘Mommy, I’m not tired.’
Fill in the blank: To _________ from doing something means to stop oneself from doing something.
[refrain]
What does ‘unobtrusively’ mean?
Not attracting attention, not conspicuous
Define ‘feeble’.
Small, weak
What does ‘tentatively’ refer to?
Unsure, waveringly
What does ‘insinuatingly’ mean?
Indirectly, hinting at something but not directly saying it
Define ‘furtively’.
Sneakily
What does ‘futile’ mean?
Useless, ineffective
What does ‘quizzical’ refer to?
Mildly amused or confused
What does ‘beseeching’ mean?
Begging
Define ‘deferred’.
Delayed, postponed, put off to a later date
What does ‘doggedly’ mean?
Persistently, refusing to give up
What does ‘permeated’ refer to?
Penetrated, spread throughout
What does ‘vindicated’ mean?
Justified, avenged, proven right or innocent
What does ‘evading’ mean?
Avoiding, escaping
Who is Booker T. Washington?
An American educator, author, speaker, and political leader
What role did Booker T. Washington play in black politics?
He played a dominant role, winning wide support in the black community and among more liberal whites
Fill in the blank: Prometheus is a character from Greek mythology who gives _________ to mankind.
[fire]
What punishment did Prometheus face for his actions?
chained to a rock on Mount Caucasus
