click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
a raisin in the sun
vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Assimilation | The process by which a person or persons acquire the social and psychological characteristics of a group pos: noun synonym: similarity |
| commence | to start something pos: verb synonym: begin |
| conspicuous | easily seen pos: adjective synonym: clear/visible |
| contradiction | the state of a position opposite to one already made pos: noun synonym:denial |
| defer | put off to a later time pos: verb synonym: delay/postpone |
| erratic | not even or regular in pattern or movement; predictable pos: adjective synonym: unstable |
| feeble | lacking in physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness pos: adjective synonym: weak |
| insinuate | suggest or hint in an indirect and unpleasing way pos: verb synonym: imply |
| liberated | showing freedom from social convention or traditional ideas pos: adjective synonym:free |
| mutilate | inflict a violent and disfiguring injury pos: verb synonym: cripple |
| permeate | spread throughout; pervade pos: verb synonym: charge |
| pertinent | relevant or applicable to a particular matter pos: adjective synonym: appropriate |
| profound | very great or intense pos: adjective synonym: extreme |
| pretense | an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true pos:noun synonym: make believe |
| quizzical | indicating mild or amused puzzlement pos: adjective synonym: curious |