Raisin in the sun definitions

Vocabulary

Exasperated

feeling very annoyed and upset

Oppress

to treat a group unfairly, denying their rights; to make someone feel unhappy or uncomfortable

Meddle

to interfere in a situation that doesn't concern you

Raucous

impolite, noisy, or violent

Dogged

showing persistent determination, especially in difficult situations

Self-righteous

believing one's ideas and behavior are morally superior

Futile

actions that are useless and achieve nothing

Indignant

feeling angry due to unfairness

Sober

not drunk; serious and calm

Haphazard

lacking order or plan

Suppress

to prevent something from working effectively

Mutilate

severely damage something, often by removing a part

Exuberant

very energetic

Sullen

angry and unwilling to be pleasant

Plaintive

sounding slightly sad

Monologue

a long speech by one person

Jubilant

expressing great happiness, especially due to success

Inclined

likely or wanting to do something

Daunt

to make someone feel less confident or worried

Melodrama

a story with overly dramatic characters

Facetious

saying silly and annoying things intended to be clever and funny

Affirm

to state something is true or show support for an idea

Genuine

real and authentic

Oblivious

not conscious of what is happening around you

Idealism

belief in living by high standards and principles

Wrought

caused (formal)

Grovel

behave with excessive respect to please someone

Flippant

showing a rude and unserious attitude

Martyr

a person who suffers or is killed for their beliefs

Retrogression

returning to an older and worse state