Raisin in the Sun Vocab

What does the word "amiable" mean?

• Having a friendly and pleasant manner

• Being very serious and stern

• Acting in a rude and unfriendly way

• Displaying a lack of interest

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "arrogant" mean?

• Humble and modest

• Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

• Shy and reserved

• Friendly and approachable

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the term "assimilation" refer to?

• The separation of different cultures

• The integration and absorption of people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture

• The rejection of new ideas

• The isolation of a society from external influences

What is the meaning of the word "coquettish"?

• Serious

• Flirtatious

• Angry

• Sad

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "disheveled" mean?

• Neat and tidy

• Untidy or disordered

• Calm and composed

• Bright and colorful

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the adjective "eccentric" mean?

• Conventional and ordinary

• Unconventional and slightly strange

• Calm and relaxed

• Angry and aggressive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word "exuberance"?

• The quality of being full of energy and excitement

• The state of being calm and relaxed

• The feeling of sadness and despair

• The act of being quiet and reserved

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word "forlorn"?

• Joyful and excited

• Pitifully sad and abandoned

• Angry and frustrated

• Calm and relaxed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word "haphazard" mean?

• Carefully planned

• In a manner lacking organization

• Highly structured

• Neatly arranged

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the verb "insinuating" mean?

• Directly stating something clearly

• Hinting at something bad in an indirect and unpleasant way

• Complimenting someone openly

• Asking a question politely

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4