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Raisin in the Sun Vocab
Second half of Raisin in the Sun Vocabulary
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English
10th Grade
02/28/2011

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Rebuffs
Definition
a blunt or abrupt rejection
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Exclamatory
Definition
using or claiming an exclamation!
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Implication
Definition
something implied or suggested as naturally to be inferred or understood
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Undaunted
Definition
undismayed; not discouraged; not forced to abandon purpose or effor
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Indignantly
Definition
feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base
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Strident
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making or having a harsh sound
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Amiably
Definition
friendly; sociable
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Assembling
Definition
to come together; gather; meet
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Jubilance
Definition
showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant
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Forlorn
Definition
lonely and sad; forsaken
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Sullen
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showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve
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Ominous
Definition
portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening
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Rummage
Definition
to find, bring, or fetch by searching
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Idealist
Definition
a person who cherishes or pursues high or noble principles, purposes, goals
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Consciousness
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awareness or one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings
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Groping
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moving or going about clumsily or hesitantly; stumbling
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Colonialism
Definition
the control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people
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