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Vocab: "A Raisin in the Sun"
Vocab: "A Raisin in the Sun"
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#Vocabulary review exercise for 15 words pulled from "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine #Hansberry.
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1
Which sentence uses the vocab word INCORRECTLY?
LeVeon Bell of the Steelers runs with dogged determination.
A Google search would vindicate me and prove I was right.
His friends were mad at him for being a raucous.
Fear permeated the room when lightning struck our house.
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Means "to spread throughout."
assimilate
exuberant
indignant
permeate
3
Which of the following is
NOT
something parents beseech their children to do?
Don't do drugs
Quit school
Be good
Do well in school
4
Which word means "pointless, completely ineffective"?
futile
forlorn
undaunted
beseech
5
What does ludicrous mean?
neglected, abandoned
boisterous, loud, disorderly
ridiculous, absurd, laughable
fearless, unafraid
6
This word means very happy, overjoyed, cheerful, lively, spirited.
vindicate
exuberant
permeate
raucous
7
Another word for "inspect or examine closely."
scrutinize
precariously
exuberant
permeate
8
Which of the following sentences uses the vocab word INCORRECTLY?
Undaunted by the flames, the hero saved her from the fire.
Grace scrutinized her essay to be sure she had no mistakes.
I easily won by assimilating all of my opponents.
Tim looked forlorn after his girlfriend broke up with him.
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This adjective describes "determined, strong willed" people or things.
raucous
dogged
undaunted
ludicrous
10
It means "appearing pitiful or neglected."
dogged
ludicrous
forlorn
futile
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Fearless or unafraid
undaunted
raucous
forlorn
dogged
12
To prove one's innocence is to what?
scrutinize
vindicate
beseech
assimilate
13
Which means the same thing as "an offer or proposal"?
proposition
exuberant
indignant
beseech
14
This means "beg or plead."
scrutinize
beseech
vindicate
assimilate
15
Means the same as "dangerous or risky."
ludicrous
precarious
raucous
vindicate
16
This is a good adjective to describe someone who is outraged, angered, or irate.
raucous
exuberant
undaunted
indignant
17
Which
TWO WORDS
could be used to describe fans whose team had just won the championship?
undaunted, forlorn
indignant, ludicrous
raucous, exuberant
exuberant, forlorn
18
Which of these would NOT be considered a precarious sport?
rock climbing
downhill ski jumping
golf
swimming with sharks
19
This adjective describes "boisterous, disorderly, and extremely loud."
precariously
ludicrous
raucous
undaunted
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What is the definition of "assimilate"?
examine or inspect closely
to prove one's innocence
to spread throughout
adapt to another culture, conform
