A Raisen In The Sun - Essential Vocabulary - 4

Question 1

Unobtrusively -

Answer 1

In a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention

Question 2

Expectancy -

Answer 2

The state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something pleasant, will happen or be the case

Question 3

Feeble -

Answer 3

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

Question 4

Doggedly -

Answer 4

In a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence

Question 5

Peaked -

Answer 5

(Of a person) Gaunt and pale from illness or fatigue

Question 6

Meddling -

Answer 6

Intrusive or unwarranted interference

Question 7

Ledger -

Answer 7

A book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type

Question 8

Self-righteously -

Answer 8

Convinced of one’s own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others

Question 9

Tentatively -

Answer 9

In a way that lacks confidence; hesitantly

Question 10

Furtively -

Answer 10

In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively

Question 11

Notions -

Answer 11

A conception of or belief about something

Question 12

Raucous -

Answer 12

Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

Question 13

Devilment -

Answer 13

Reckless mischief; wild spirits

Question 14

Shallow -

Answer 14

Of little depth

Question 15

Dreary -

Answer 15

Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing