A Raisin in the Sun - Vocabulary

Question 1

Epitaph

Answer 1

short text honoring a deceased person

Question 2

Facetious

Answer 2

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant

Question 3

Reverie

Answer 3

a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream

Question 4

Permeated

Answer 4

The action of spreading throughout or pervading something completely

Question 5

Strident

Answer 5

Something loud, harsh, and grating, often in a way that is forceful or unpleasant

Question 6

Neurotic

Answer 6

Tendency to experience excessive anxiety, worry, or other emotional disturbances that may interfere with one’s ability to function effectively in daily life.

Question 7

Oppressive

Answer 7

A situation or system that imposes harsh control, domination, or unjust hardship on individuals or groups.

Question 8

Providence

Answer 8

Protective care or guidance of God

Question 9

Saucy

Answer 9

Describes someone or something that is bold, impudent, or cheeky in a playful or teasing way

Question 10

Fester

Answer 10

Become worse over time, often used to describe a situation or problem that is left unresolved and begins to decay or worsen

Question 11

Allusion to Prometheus

Answer 11

A reference to the mythological figure from Greek mythology who defied the gods by stealing fire and giving it to humanity (the punishment was to have his liver eaten by an eagle every day by his liver growing back)

Question 12

Vindicator

Answer 12

Someone who defends or supports a person, cause, or principle, often by proving someone’s innocence, justifying their actions, or advocating on their behalf.

Question 13

Wrought

Answer 13

An adjective to describe something that has been formed, shaped, or created through labor, skill, or effort.

Question 14

Ludicrous (Not the singer)

Answer 14

Something that is absurd, ridiculous, or laughably absurd

Question 15

Vindicated

Answer 15

An adjective that describes someone or something that has been proven to be right, justified, or cleared of blame or suspicion

Question 16

Deferred

Answer 16

To delay or postpone somehting to a later time or date

Question 17

Futile

Answer 17

Pointless or without purpose

Question 18

Beseeching

Answer 18

An adjective that describes a pleading, imploring, or earnestly requesting manner or expression

Question 19

Incredulity

Answer 19

State of disbelief or skepticism

Question 20

Resignation

Answer 20

Act of formally stepping down from a position or role

Question 21

Assimilationist

Answer 21

Someone who advocates or supports the process of assimilation (incorporation and mixing of different groups in society)

Question 22

Unobtrusively

Answer 22

Adverb that describes doing something in a manner that is subtle, inconspicuous, or not attracting attention

Question 23

Anguish

Answer 23

Intense physical or emotional pain, distress, or suffering.