Raisin in the Sun: Vocabulary List #1 Flashcards
Defer
put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone. "they deferred the decision until February"
Fester
(of a wound or sore) become septic; suppurate.
(infected with bacteria)
“I developed a tropical sore that festered badly”
Muffle
wrap or cover for warmth.
“on a chair by the far wall, muffled in an absurd overcoat”
Stupor
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.
“a drunken stupor”
Disheveled
(of a person’s hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered.
“a man with long, disheveled hair”
Erratic
not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
“her breathing was erratic”
Indictment
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
“an indictment for conspiracy”
Exasperated
irritate intensely; infuriate.
(annoyed, impatient, or angry)
“this futile process exasperates prison officials”
Dreary
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.
“the dreary routine of working, eating, and trying to sleep”
Vindicated
clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
“hospital staff were vindicated by the inquest verdict”
Defiance
open resistance; bold disobedience.
“the demonstration was held in defiance of official warnings”
Permeate
spread throughout (something); pervade.
“the aroma of soup permeated the air”
Feeble
lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.
“my legs are very feeble after the flu”
Ledger
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type.
“the total balance of the purchases ledger”
Raucous
making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
“raucous youths”
Dejection
a sad and depressed state; low spirits.”he was slumped in deep dejection”
Incredulity
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.
“he stared down the street in incredulity”
Vengeance
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
Liberate
set (someone) free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted.
“the serfs had been liberated”
Rousing
exciting; stirring.
(causing great excitement or strong emotion)
“a rousing speech”
