Raisin in the Sun Vocab

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Across
  1. 3. Which word means “puzzled,” “inquisitive,” or “questioning”? → __________
  2. 4. Without saying a word, Charlie Chaplin used __________ to express heartbreak, making Mr. Criscuoli weep like a baby.
  3. 6. Through __________ persistence, he finally finished the marathon despite the pain of having been bit by his dog a week earlier.
  4. 9. The __________ child waited by the window, hoping someone would come for him.
  5. 11. Her __________ style and quirky laughter made her stand out at every party.
  6. 12. Which word means “noisy,” “boisterous,” or “rowdy”? → __________
  7. 14. Which word means “fearless,” “brave,” or “resolute”? → __________
  8. 15. Which word means the opposite of “alertness” or “consciousness”? → __________
  9. 17. After years in the new country, the family’s gradual __________ into the culture was complete.
  10. 18. Which word means “persistent,” “determined,” or “unwavering”? → __________
  11. 19. Mr. Criscuoli taught as a __________ of free thought and academic independence.
Down
  1. 1. Which word means the opposite of “serious” or “respectful”? → __________
  2. 2. I __________ you, please listen to reason before making the risky decision of eating modly bread.
  3. 5. She grew __________ when accused of something she didn’t do.
  4. 7. Which word means “unstable,” “risky,” or “insecure”? → __________
  5. 8. Which word means the opposite of “unformed” or “natural”? → __________
  6. 9. His __________ comment was misunderstood and he ended up having to eat an entire horse.
  7. 10. Which word means the opposite of “belief” or “trust”? → __________
  8. 13. He gave a __________ nod to his sister before sneaking downstairs to steal some milk and cookies.
  9. 16. Which word means the opposite of “soft” or “mild”? → __________