A Raisin in the Sun: Act II

ornate

(adj.) elaborately decorated; showily splendid

yonder

(adv. ) distant but within sight

eccentric

(adj.) not conventional; a little kooky; irregular

dominant

(adj.) to cover over or dominate something

scrutinize

(v.) to examine closely

straddle

(v.) to stand with a leg on either side of; be on both sides of something

indifference

(n.) a lack of interest or concern

sociology

(n.) a study of the evolution, development, and functioning of human societies

misgiving

(n). a feeling of fear, doubt, or uncertainty

abruptly

(adv.) quickly and without warning

exuberant

(adj.) feeling or expressing great happiness or triumph

rebuff

(v.) to reject bluntly; to snub

vigorously

(adv.) done with force or energy

emphatic

(adj.) forceful and definite in expression or action

undaunted

(adj.) courageous; resolute; fearless

hysterical

(adj). emotionally out of control