A Raisin In The Sun - Essential vocabulary - 10

Question 1

Strident -

Answer 1

Loud and harsh; grating.

Question 2

Exuberant -

Answer 2

Filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement

Question 3

Absent-mindedly -

Answer 3

Lost in thought and unaware of one’s surroundings or actions

Question 4

Philosophy -

Answer 4

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

Question 5

Raunchiness -

Answer 5

slovenly, dirty

Question 6

Agitation -

Answer 6

a state of anxiety or nervous excitement.

Question 7

Pantomimes -

Answer 7

express or represent (something) by extravagant and exaggerated mime.

Question 8

Maliciously -

Answer 8

in a manner characterized by malice or ill will; with intent to do harm.

Question 9

Amiably -

Answer 9

having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

Question 10

Understated -

Answer 10

presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way.

Question 11

Emphasis -

Answer 11

vigor or intensity of expression.

Question 12

Affirmation -

Answer 12

emotional support or encouragement.

Question 13

Quizzically -

Answer 13

odd, queer, or comical

Question 14

Hostile -

Answer 14

unfriendly; antagonistic.