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Raisin vocab act 1
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Assimilation (noun) | Process by which a person or a groups language or culture come to resemble those of another group |
Commence (verb) | to enter upon |
conspicuous (adjective) | easily seen or noticed readily visible or observable |
contradiction (noun) | act of contradicting gainsaying or opposition |
defer (verb) | to put off to a future time |
erratic (adjective) | deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion |
feeble (adjective) | Physically weak as from age or sickness |
insinuate (verb) | to suggest or hint slyly |
liberated (verb) | to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage |
mutilate (verb) | to injure or make imperfect by removing or irreparably damaging parts |
permeate (verb) | to pass into or through every part of |
pertinent (adjective) | relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand |
profound (adjective) | penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge having deep insight |
pretense (noun) | feigning, make believe |
quizzical (adjective) | odd,queer, or comical |