Raisin Vocabulary Flashcards
undistinguished
(adj) common; nothing special
pretense
(n) pretending or feigning; make-believe; a false show of something
exasperated
(adj) irritated; provoked; irked
viciously
(adv) with violence or fury
sullen
(adj) showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve
vindicated
(v) cleared of accusation, blame, or doubt (30) “The boy finally turns around and rolls his eyes at her, knowing the mood has changed and he is vindicated; he does not, however, move toward her yet.” (30).
proposition
(n) a suggested plan
vengeance
(n) revenge
tentatively
(adv) uncertainly
furtively
(adv) stealthily; in a way that hides motive
futile
(adj) useless
tyrant
(n) dictator; harsh ruler
forlornly
(adv) pitifully; desperately; hopelessly
mutilated
(adj) maimed; damaged
assimilationism
(n) belief that minority cultures should be absorbed into a dominant culture (63) “ But what does it matter? Assimilationism is so popular in your country.” (63).