Raisin in the Sun Vocab (Act 1, Scene 1)

Question 1

Indestructible

Answer 1

Not able to be destroyed

Question 2

Undistinguished

Answer 2

Lacking distinction; unacceptable

Question 3

Pretenses

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Stupor

Answer 4

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.

Question 5

Disheveled

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Erratic

Answer 6

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

Question 7

Indictment

Answer 7

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

Question 8

Indifference

Answer 8

Lack of interest, concern or sympathy

Question 9

Viciously

Answer 9

In a cruel or violent manner.

Question 10

Mechanically

Answer 10

without thought or spontaneity; automatically

Question 11

Conspicuously

Answer 11

In a way that attracts notice or attention

Question 12

Sullen

Answer 12

Bad tempered and sulky; gloomy

Question 13

Vindicated

Answer 13

To clear someone of blame or suspicion

Question 14

Rigidity

Answer 14

inability to be changed or adapted.

Question 15

Defiance

Answer 15

To openly resist or show disobedience.