Raisin in the Sun Act 1, Scene 1

Vague

Not clear or definite.

Exasperated

Feeling intensely frustrated or annoyed.

Graft

Dishonest or unfair gain, usually through bribery.

Pretenses

False appearances or actions intended to deceive.

Vengeance

The act of getting back at someone; revenge.

Insinuate

To suggest or hint at something in an indirect or sneaky way.

Assimilation

Trying to fit into a different culture or group.

Defiance

Open resistance; bold disobedience.

Erratic

Unpredictable or inconsistent behavior.

Indictment

A strong criticism or accusation.

Forlorn

pitifully sad and abandoned.

Vindicated

Cleared from blame or suspicion; justified.

Neurotic

Overly anxious or worried.

Amiably

in a friendly or pleasant manner.

Tentatively

In a hesitant or uncertain manner.

Futile

Useless; having no result or effect.