A Raisin in the Sun Vocabulary

Bourgeoisie

Noun- of/characteristic of the middle class

dichotomous

adj- exhibiting or characterized by a division or contrast between two ideas that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

chauvinism

noun- exaggerated or aggressive patriotism; excessive or prejudice support ones own cause, group, or gender

exasperate

verb- to irritate and frustrate someone intensely.

elitism

noun- the attitude/behavior of a person or group who regarded themselves as elite.

enrapture

verb- to give intense pleasure and joy/delight

scrutinize

verb- to examine/inspect closely and thoroughly

aburrent

adj- departing from an accepted standard

Matriarch

n) a women who is the head of a family or tribe

enunciate

v) to pronounce clearly/articulate

finality

n) the fact/impression of an irreversible ending

evocative

adj) bringing strong images/ memories to mind

grapple

v) to engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; struggle

assimilate

1. (v) - cause something or someone to resemble; liken

beseech

(v) - ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat

inferiority

(n) - the condition of being lower in status or quality than another or others

eccentric

(adj) - unconventional and slightly strange (of a person or a person’s behavior)

exuberance

(n) - the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness

integral

(adj) - essential or fundamental

caustic

(adj) - corrosive; sarcastic in a scornful and bitter way

yearn

v) - to have an intense feeling or longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from; pine

erratic

(adj) - not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

futile

(adj) - incapable of producing any useful result; pointless; fruitless

neurotic

 (adj) - abnormally sensitive, obsessive, or anxious

doggedly

(adv) - in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence