A Raisin In The Sun Flashcards
(27 cards)
Indictment
Any formal accusation of crime
Deferred
Postponed or delayed
Indifference
Lack of interest or concern
Exasperated
Irritated or extremely annoyed
Conspicuously
Easily seen or noticed, obvious
Vindicated
To clear from an accusation by the presentation of evidence
Rigidity
Inflexibility or resistance to change
Graft
The acquisition of money, gain or advantage by unfair practices
Tentatively
Done without confidence, hesitant
Futile
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
Assimilation
Going into the dominant culture
Chauffeur
A person employed to drive people around
Plaintively
Sounding sad and mournful(little kitty)
Revelation
A surprising and previously unknown fact
Imploring
Beg someone desperately to do something
Jubilance
Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph
Undaunted
Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment
Nonplussed
Surprised and confused so much they are unsure how to react
Raunchiness
Vulgar: Miley Cyrus and twerking
Ominous
Scary or threatening
Retrogression
The process of returning to an earlier state (often worse)
Martyr
A person who dies for a cause
Outmoded
Old fashioned, out of style
Flippancy
Lack of respect or seriousness
