Vocabulary Flashcard: A Raisin in the Sun

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What does 'dreary' mean?

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Dull and bleak.

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What does the word 'accommodate' mean?

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To provide with a place to stay or sleep.

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Which word describes the state of being exhausted or very tired?

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Weariness.

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What does 'grudgingly' mean?

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Done in an unwilling or reluctant manner.

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What does 'vengeance' mean?

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Punishment inflicted in retaliation.

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What is the meaning of 'exasperated'?

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Feeling frustrated or annoyed.

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Define 'rigidity'.

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The quality of being stiff and inflexible.

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What does 'enthusiasm' mean?

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Intense and eager enjoyment or interest.

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What is the meaning of 'retaliation'?

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The act of returning an injury or wrong.

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Define 'bleak'.

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Lacking in warmth, life, or kindliness.