A Raisin in the Sun Voc. Act II & III

eccentric

odd, unusual or peculiar; deviating from mainstreams norms of thought, behavior, or dress

primly

done in a stiffly formal or overly proper manner; very neatly

scrutinize

to examinate very closely and carefully, often in a judgmental way

resignation

the feeling of being willing to accept something unwanted or unpleasant; a submissive unresisting attitude

rebuff

to reject another person’s offer, suggestion, or romantic advance; to snub

exuberance

a state of extreme and unrestrained happiness; joyous enthusiasm

ludicrous

provoking laugher due to absurdity or exaggeration; amusing or ridiculous

entrepreneur

a person who starts a business, especially when it means pursuing a new idea or opportunity

grovel

to crawl or cower in a way that shows submission of subservience to another

epitaph

an inscription on a tomb to memorialize a dead person