A Raisin in the Sun: Act 2, Pages 56-69 Flashcards

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Idle

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not working; unemployed

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Indignantly

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in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair.

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heathenism

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a belief or practice of heathens; idolatry. barbaric morals or behavior; barbarism.

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Forlornly

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:sad and lonely because of isolation or desertion

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Dejection

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a sad and depressed state; low spirits.

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Sophisticate

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a person with much worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.

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Accommodate

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(of physical space, especially a building) provide lodging or sufficient space for.

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Mutilate

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inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on.

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Assimilationism

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the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.

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Incredulity

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the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.

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Recitation

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the action of repeating something aloud from memory.

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Acutely

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(with reference to something unpleasant or unwelcome) intensely.

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Haphazardly

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in a manner lacking any obvious principle of organization.

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