Raisin in the Sun Vocab D Flashcards
abridge
(verb) to reduce the length of, to condense
ruminate
(verb) to turn a matter over and over in the mind; to ponder
decisive
(adj) characterized by decision; firm; unmistakable; conclusive (eliminating any doubt, question, or uncertainty)
apt
(adj) exactly suitable, appropriate (not the same meaning as “inclined” or “having a natural tendency”
defy
(verb) to oppose or resist with boldness and assurance
rear
(verb) to care for (usually children…) during the early stages
inequity
(noun) injustice or unfairness
iniquity
(noun) evilness or sinfulness
articulate
(verb) to express in a verbal form/to pronounce clearly or distinctly
articulate
(adj) expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
accolade
(noun/verb) approval or praise/ to give approval or praise
excise
(verb) to remove as if by cutting (to cut out)
visceral
(adj) 1. related to the abdominal organs/intestines 2. perceived or felt as if in the viscera; instinctive
sobering
(adj) having the effect of making more sober or serious
mores
(noun) the accepted customs, attitudes and/or manners of a social group