A Raisin in The Sun Quiz Vocabulary
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 resolute | characterized by quickness and firmness |
| unflinching | not shrinking from danger |
| quest | the act of searching for something |
| excise | remove by cutting |
| abridge | to shorten |
| consensus | agreement |
| implicit | implied |
| portend | indicate by signs |
| luminous | giving off light |
| myriad | countless |
| pertinent | being of striking appropriateness and pertinence |
| oppression | the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority |
| endow | give qualities or abilities to |
| formative | forming or capable of forming or molding |
| commentary | a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material |
| inequity | partiality that is not fair or equitable |
| ineradicable | not able to be destroyed or rooted out |
| ruminate | reflect deeply on a subject |
| essence | the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience |
| inextricable | incapable of being solved or untangled |
| nuance | a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude |
| unwavering | not showing abrupt variations |
| aspire | have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal |
| culminate | rise to, or form, a summit |
| apt | mentally quick and resourceful |
| impel | cause to move forward with force |
| mores | (sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group |
| topical | of interest at the present time |
| presage | a sign of something about to happen |
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