Act II Vocabulary List Flashcards
(46 cards)
What does NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
In what year was the NAACP founded?
1909
What is the mission of the NAACP?
To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
Define ‘coquettishly’.
Flirtingly
What does ‘ornate’ mean?
Decorative, elaborate, fancy
What does it mean to ‘promenade’?
To walk with a flourish, to walk slowly or elaborately so as to be seen/noticed
What is an ‘assimilationist’?
A person who participates in or advocates for the merging of two cultures.
What is the slang term ‘cracker’ used to refer to?
A white person
Define ‘incredulity’.
The state of being incredulous, unable to believe something.
What does ‘abruptly’ mean?
Suddenly, unexpectedly
What is a ‘phonograph’?
A record player
What does ‘enraptured’ mean?
Fascinated, overcome with delight, enchanted
Define ‘fraternal’.
Brotherly, friendly
What does ‘oppressive’ mean?
Harsh, burdensome, unjust
What does ‘ignorance’ refer to?
Lacking knowledge or awareness
Define ‘amiably’.
Good-naturedly, in a friendly manner
What is a ‘cliché’?
Overused and therefore boring, commonplace
What does ‘resignation’ mean?
Reluctant acceptance, submission
What does it mean to ‘emerge’?
To come out, appear, develop
Define ‘misgiving’.
Concern, worry, doubt, suspicion
What does ‘plaintively’ mean?
Complainingly, expressing mourning or sadness
What does ‘imploring’ mean?
Begging, pleading for something
What are ‘rebuffs’?
Rejections or dismissals
Define ‘undaunted’.
Unphased, not deterred, determined
