A Raisin in the Sun: Act II, Scene 3 Vocabulary

To direct and hold one's attention or efforts on something; to focus.

• Fix

• Distract

• Disperse

• Disregard

A state of extreme and unrestrained happiness; joyous enthusiasm.

• Dismay

• Exuberance

• Melancholy

• Gloominess

The state of rejoicing; the state of expressing great joy or triumph; exultation or jubilation.

• Displeasure

• Gloominess

• Somberness

• Jubilance

To pretend to perform a role by silently mimicking the body movements and facial expressions.

• Puppetry

• Pictionary

• Impersonation

• Pantomime

Respect or consideration for the feelings or wishes of another person.

• Intimidation

• Selfishness

• Deference

• Manipulation

An irrational attitude of hostility directed against a person or group.

• Prejudice

• Apathy

• Animosity

• Indifference

Provoking laughter due to absurdity, incongruity, or exaggeration; amusing or ridiculous.

• Lamentable

• Ludicrous

• Dreadful

• Irritable

Relating to money or finances.

• Geological

• Financial

• Biological

• Natural

To make fun of someone or something in a malicious way; to mock, belittle, or deride.

• Rendezvous

• Gloat

• Ridicule

• Criticize

A friendly or amicable relationship among people; companionship.

• Strife

• Animosity

• Hostility

• Fellowship